Claudia wrote to us, finding herself in a difficult situation. Her adult stepdaughter wants to return to her father’s house. This has caused a real rift in the family.
Claudia is unsure how to handle the situation and fears it might worsen if not addressed soon. She is seeking advice on how to restore harmony in her home.
Claudia’s letter:
My 28-year-old stepdaughter lost her job and wants to move back in with us.
Shes a lazy person who always takes advantage of her dad’s kindness. So, I told her she would have to pay rent to live here because her dad’s house is not a free
hotel! She smirked and then shouted, “You’re very wrong.
This is MY dads house;
you can simply leave if you’re not happy!”
We asked our readers, “How would you handle this scenario?”
- Pack my belongings and leave and divorce him, he will find out that he has made a big mistake and regret his decision. © Adele Holding / Facebook
- When she moved out of her parents’ home, she was working, she decided to move out because she didn’t want to pay rent, and now she lost her job. We do not know if it’s her first job or her second job or how long she’s been living out there 5, 10, 15. Years and now she is moving in. © Stepping Razar Fontaine / Facebook
- I would go to a divorce lawyer, file and ask for the house and alimony.
He obviously doesn’t respect her and will allow his princess to do what she wants. © Cate Adlam / Facebook
- She has no job, how is she meant to pay rent. Some leniency is needed here. I would have broached the subject differently in the beginning and with my husband first.
The way both spoke to her is not on. Shows a lack of respect. I am sure this is not the first time this has happened, either.
She needs to decide if she wants to put up or get out! © Raelene Xerri / Facebook
Why did she ask her stepmother first? Why didn’t the mother discuss it with her husband first before replying?
She was wise to present a sturdy front to start with. Maybe the father hasn’t thought it through. When he can’t get in the bathroom in the middle of the night he might think again.
- A parents’ home is supposed to be a safe place for children to return to when they need it, you need to move out if you think otherwise! © Jamila Raja / Facebook
- Husband just told you his daughter is more important to him than his wife. Please seek a lawyer’s advice.
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