Cotham Family Lawsuit Unfolds | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 2m

A high-stakes family feud in Gaston County unfolds as North Carolina State Rep. Tricia Cotham battles her father’s alleged ex-wife, Kaye Yaffe, over millions in assets—including luxury cars and a mansion—amid accusations of fraud, elder abuse, and adultery. John Cotham, a 75-year-old businessman, remarried his ex-wife Pat in 2023, but reportedly was still involved with Yaffe, who claims she was his caretaker and business partner. Tricia, acting as power of attorney, seeks to nullify a cohabitation agreement she says was forged under undue influence. Yaffe counters that she and John were…