Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

My husband and I are currently in a dispute with his mother. We had to press charges against my husbands brother because he broke into our home. She felt we should have dropped charges because it is my husbands "family" So now she is stating she is going to take us to small claims court to sue for the money she spent on our wedding 3 years ago!!! We never were asked, told, or even signed anything stating we would owe her money for our wedding down the road. There are no receipts even showing what was spent so we wouldnt have a clue who paid for what. Does she really have a case against us? I have pulled my bank records to show we did pay for some of our items, and have copies of the cashed checks where we did give her money towards some of our expenses, is there more I should do?


Asked on 6/14/10, 11:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

There is no cognizable right which Mom has, unless you and your husband have agreed in writing to repay. Let Mom cool down. If she pursues it, a judge should tell her she has no claim. Do not ignore and papers you may receive

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Answered on 6/14/10, 5:26 pm


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