Legal Question in Personal Injury in Minnesota

Re: Can a block be put on settlement money by my Father?

Disclaimer:

This response is for general information purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. You are advised to consult an attorney of your choice about the specifics of your case.

Response:

What you describe sounds like BS to me. Even worse, it is an attempt to manipulate you.

It is very easy to find out exactly what your rights are concerning the personal injury settlement. In Minnesota all minor settlements must be approved by a court. That means there is a court file containing a court order which approves the settlement. I suggest that you contact the clerk of court in the county where you lived at the time of the accident and inquire about the court file. Try to get a copy of the order approving the settlement. Then you will know EXACTLY what your rights pertaining to the settlement are.

Once issued these orders tend to be quite rigid. If your father wants to change it, he should have to schedule a hearing with notice to you; and not approving of your boyfriend is not grounds for such a change.

Good luck.

P.S. There are studies that suggest that a woman's relationship with her father determines her chances of success in marriage. If you didn't have a father figure or significant male as you grew up, expect to be divorced within a few years. Suggestion: find a good counselor or therapist. Your emotional issues coming from this are more serious than the legal ones.