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Today, on Economic Abuse Awareness Day, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) are drawing attention to one of the most common, yet least recognised forms of family violence affecting older people.
Approximately 30 years ago, our non-English-speaking client’s English-speaking husband arranged, through a solicitor, the transfer of their jointly owned home to our client on the basis of relationship breakdown.
Lizzie* shared with SRV the sad story of how her relationship with her daughter turned sour, resulting in heartache and financial loss.
Martin needed support in removing his wife as EPOA, after she ignored his will and preference.
Grandparents often have a special bond with their grandchildren, and this can sometimes be overlooked in parenting disputes.
Pamela is a 71yo woman who was encouraged by her son Leo to sell her house and live with him and his wife. Pamela contacted SRV for assistance with issues with the sale.
Lucy and Peter’s adult daughter moved back home with her adult children. The set up was not going well, so they called SRV, who were able to help resolve it.
Elsie decided to move in with her daughter, Lana, and her son-in-law, Jason, at their invitation, after her husband died…
Shauna is 75. Recently her only son, Patrick, moved back home with her after her husband died. Her son has substance abuse issues…
Vic lives independently in his own home with some home care assistance provided weekly. He’s active with a local walking group and enjoys…
John is an 83yo man, who migrated to Australia in 1965. John has a diagnosis of depression, which is being treated with medications…
Beatrice is 70 years old. She has been married for 49 years and has three grown children. She is receiving temporary home after-care…
A year ago, George, who is 82 years old and lives alone in the family home, agreed that his son, Petro, could live with him…
