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[Cindy C.]

Hi, Melinda,

>   I'm really sorry to post again on this heavily OT subject, but 
>in addition to my previous post, I forgot to add that I want to 
>know if it would be illegal blackmail--as in, my father could sue 
>or criminal charges could be brought against me, etc. 

I'm a lawyer and, erm, I don't know the answer to your question.  
Dang, how embarrassing!  I know that I as a lawyer have an ethical 
obligation never to try to achieve a settlement by threatening 
criminal action (uh, I think that's the rule), but I don't know if 
it's actionable for lay people.

If I were you, though, I would phone up some of the family law 
clinics and legal aid clinics in your area.  One of them could 
answer your question without breaking a sweat, and the advice would 
apply to your jurisdiction.

Good luck!

Cindy