: Re: Can I get sued for using family names/experiences? So, I want to write a fiction story and I want to draw heavy influences from my large extended family like aunts, uncles, grandparents etc.

I answered a similar question here.

It should be perfectly fine to use a real life point, as long as there are no legal issues with regards to it. As long as you're not attempting to damage the people involved's reputations or defaming their names - there should be no trouble.

However, if you want to be 100% sure, make sure to ask the people involved if it is okay. It is sometimes surprising how many people love the idea of someone writing a book or making some documentary about them!

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