Originally Posted by
suki44883 
I think Jen said it best. Whomever takes on the role of intermediary is getting themselves into a lot more than just taking the money from one person and giving it to another. Family members need to work this out between themselves. One should think long and hard before loaning that kind of money to a relative or anyone, for that matter, for just this reason.
I've frequently heard don't go into to business with family. I see why. But elders can be too sympathetic and/or niave at times. The scary part is that many older family members are worried about his credit. Their mad at him and they're growing tired of his crap but it scares me every time they mention 'but his credit'. I'm hoping he pays a heavy financial consequence at least so this will be the bottom which seems to be taking forever. But he has to suffer a severe consquence for his lifestyle and actions which I am trying to drive home to other family members-consequences.