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[quote=Anonymous]OP again, SIL has now kicked him out of home. She has lots of family in the area, he doesn't have anyone really besides handful of friends he hasn't known that long (they just moved there 2.5 years ago).

I told him I do not think that is legal if there is no threat to her (she has told me there has been no violence) -- but he says he isn't really sure what options are -- fight it and have her family show up in mass to kick him out? He stayed in hotel last night.

SIL messaged me again today saying she suspects addiction -- bro has asked me 1) not to talk to her and 2) to keep some things in confidence from our parents. Since our parents will ultimately be on the hook for this financial mess, I have shared with them SIL's addiction concerns because if they are accurate, he obviously needs help and i don't want them just cutting checks that turn into blow or opioids or whatever.

If they need/choose to pay for a treatment program, then fine -- but money shouldn't be wasted in short-term.

We found a local outpatient place that will take his insurance but no clue if it is crappy or not. He says he is getting drug-tested now (which will be needed to prove fit parent in any case) and will go to intake for program afterward.

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