We went to court and finally got an agreement to see the house, but the judge warned her to not make this process difficult. The incentive for Vendetta was obvious: stay in the house as long as possible. Here’s what she did to get her way

  1. She kept the house in terrible shape so no one would buy it. Even the broker said the house was “filthy”.
  2. She stopped paying the mortgage, which was crazy, because I couldn’t pay it already. My mother was paying it.
  3. She canceled house viewings, which she did on the very first showing.

[ref]Psychological Analysis: Therapy from here may help you adjust.  Life has been chaotic and one crisis after another.  The transition may not be easy and it may be helpful to have someone to talk to as you will continue to have to navigate her mental health in your dealings with Lauren.[/ref] I told my attorney that I couldn’t believe this stuff was legal. Even after the house was under contract, she told the buyers that she sold the appliances. She just wouldn’t quit. In the end, it all worked out and I got the money. My mother paid off her mortgage and I got my life back in order, financially.