How to deal with disputes between the elderly and their families due to support?

Legal analysis: disputes arising from maintenance between the elderly and family members can be mediated by the people's mediation Committee; Or bring a suit in a people's court. Supporting the elderly is the legal obligation of children. Parents who fail to perform their obligations and lack the ability to work or have difficulties in life have the right to claim alimony from adult children.

Legal basis: Article 1067 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) states that minor children or adult children who cannot live independently have the right to ask their parents to pay alimony. Parents who fail to perform their maintenance obligations, lack the ability to work or have difficulties in living have the right to claim alimony from their adult children.

Article 14 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly shall fulfill the obligations of financial assistance, life care and spiritual comfort for the elderly and take care of their special needs. Supporters refer to the children of the elderly and other people who have the obligation to support according to law. The spouse of the supporter shall assist the supporter in fulfilling his maintenance obligations.