You act as though that $6000.00 came personally from your pocket. Depending on how many people live in the state, it probably equals out to less than 1 cent from each tax payer. And she does have to pay it, so it will be paid back eventually. Quit taking that point so personally and cut the mother a little slack.
So you approve of government funded legal welfare? See, that's what it is. But hey, you're the kind of person that votes for every tax increase so government can spend more money. You've probably never saw a government program you didn't like.
And yeah, I want my money back. And I want it now.