Falsely accused and dealing with APS After 2 1/2 years of working free of charge taken care of two disabled people. Handled all their legal battles selling of a divorce everything asked of me and now I’m being falsely accused. Not only am I extremely hurt but I want to hire an attorney for the slander! Does anyone have any referrals or Has anyone gotten an attorney and how did that turn out or what actions did you take? I’m so upset I can’t even see Straight and I am currently looking for an assisted living facility. The nerve after all I have done for these people! I believe it is moms ( that I care for ) ex husband or My mom, who has dementia and definitely diminished cognitive functions , likes to say Things to get attention for me type stuff that could be portrayed to be something it’s not. I’ve decided I want out I don’t even want to deal with this anymore it’s ridiculous after all the work I put in and everything I’ve done for them to have to answer questions like this! I’d rather a lawyer handle it! Anyone who knows me thinks I am a saint and they could never do so much and give so much like I have still I have to answer questions like this???!!! Any suggestions would be wonderful!
If claims are unfounded you can hire a lawyer to bring charges against the person who filed the claim. Definitely if APS says your in the wrong, a lawyer should be able to get the info who put the claim in and have the ruling changed. But it will probably cost u.
I paid my own attorney fees and once I was paid then I quit. Not because of mom, but just plain sick and tired of twisteds and their treatment of me to say nothing of the accusations. I did talk to an attorney about slander and libel. Those cases are very difficult to win, cost a lot to represent, and only occur in large companies that have deep pockets. Look at Budweiser and Coors current libel suit.
Just not worth the stress, effort, time and cost. Sometimes better to be grateful you are leaving with your health intact and peace of mind.
And the advice to avoid lawsuit/lawyers is wise. Basically it would cost YOU too much.