They Branded My 10-Year-Old a “Family Disgrace” at Christmas — I Responded Without a Single Tear

The Civil Judgment

Derek’s case went to court in March. He didn’t show up. Nathan requested a default judgment for the full amount: $42,800 in stolen education funds plus $3,200 in attorney’s fees and court costs, plus applicable IRS penalties.

Total judgment: $46,350.

Derek, who had just started a warehouse job, would be paying back what he’d stolen continue reading …