The Daily Peeve / Rant

[iris lilies]

Our family partition lawsuit continues on. It just got a re-start since a major party who had not been served with court summons returned from long term vacation and so can now be served.

I had phone call with this party and clearly communicated:

1) I aint happy being a defendant in a lawsuit when I agree with the plantiff
2) no money will be coming from the Irislilies household coffers to pay an attorney—any share DH is expected to cough up will come from his personal funds (his IRA)
3) I want to see the property sold NOW not in some fantasy future


My name is on the deed which is why I am included in this bullshit.

[Teacher Terry]

A family lawsuit is never good. Always a shame to fight over money.

[iris lilies]

A family lawsuit is never good. Always a shame to fight over money.

oh honey, it is FAR less tangible than money which is why it is ridiculous as well as impossible to quantify.

It is about Feelings, Daddy wanted, small farms dying, fairness, family farm, little brother wants, feelings, emo emo, …blech.

so much bullshit. In today’s phone call it was clarified: I have clear legal standing here
because my name is on the deed, so that gives me a clear signal for a path forward.

[rosarugosa]

A mockingbird has taken over our yard. We've always had mockingbirds, and I've always enjoyed them, but not Evil Bully Mockingbird! None of the other birds are allowed to go to the feeder, to get a drink, or to even go into the tree where the feeder hangs. I never thought I would find myself wanting to kill a mockingbird - ha!
I've hung another feeder some distance away that is working well for the little birds, but the cardinals won't use that feeder. I've got another somewhat makeshift feeder for the cardinals but they haven't gone to it. I've never been so angry at a bird before!

[razz]

A mockingbird has taken over our yard. We've always had mockingbirds, and I've always enjoyed them, but not Evil Bully Mockingbird! None of the other birds are allowed to go to the feeder, to get a drink, or to even go into the tree where the feeder hangs. I never thought I would find myself wanting to kill a mockingbird - ha!
I've hung another feeder some distance away that is working well for the little birds, but the cardinals won't use that feeder. I've got another somewhat makeshift feeder for the cardinals but they haven't gone to it. I've never been so angry at a bird before!

What do think might have lead to this bullying tactic? Ego? Impress a mate? Just feeling feisty? Repeating past actions? Give the bird some needed therapy?

[rosarugosa]

Razz: When I googled, I learned that they often engage in this kind of behavior when there is a nest nearby and others get too close to the nest, but I'm only observing the behavior when others approach the food or water resources, and there is not a nest in that immediate vicinity. My best guess is that the bird is planning to set up housekeeping in our little Garden of Eden and doesn't want to share the resources. It's funny too, because mockingbirds don't tend to frequent our feeders; they go more for the berries we grow on the other side of our house.

[JaneV2.0]

I'd just amplify what you're already doing, and supply multiple food and water stations. The little hoarder can only be in one place at a time.

[Tybee]

Our family partition lawsuit continues on. It just got a re-start since a major party who had not been served with court summons returned from long term vacation and so can now be served.

I had phone call with this party and clearly communicated:

1) I aint happy being a defendant in a lawsuit when I agree with the plantiff
2) no money will be coming from the Irislilies household coffers to pay an attorney—any share DH is expected to cough up will come from his personal funds (his IRA)
3) I want to see the property sold NOW not in some fantasy future


My name is on the deed which is why I am included in this bullshit.

If you want it sold, can't you force a partition sale if you are on the deed?

And I agree, these things are never about money but about feelings and family dynamics, very sad, really. Sorry you are all going through this, once it goes to court, it seems like the family is over.

[iris lilies]

If you want it sold, can't you force a partition sale if you are on the deed?

And I agree, these things are never about money but about feelings and family dynamics, very sad, really. Sorry you are all going through this, once it goes to court, it seems like the family is over.

”could” sure by joining the sibling who brings the lawsuit. But that has non-financial consequences as in pretty risky for my marriage since DH is opposed to my point of view.

But first things first — I have to find out if I really am on the deed. I have a vague memory of signing some thing months ago, but don’t really remember. The executor of the estate said I’m on the deed. DH says I’m not. So, after more than 10 weeks since we were served with court summons I still don’t understand some basic things. If I’m on the deed I have authority to act. If I’m not on the deed, well, my legal interest in the property is much murkier.

[ToomuchStuff]

Iris.


How do the property taxes work? When my mom was on my grandmothers house, her name was also listed on the property taxes.
Could you find out if your on it from the taxes via a online search?