Quote Originally Posted by Alphaghetti View Post
My contract states that the deposit is non refundable. I have decided to give them two weeks notice. If they choose to pull out before the end of the two weeks, that is their choice, and in my opinion, they are thereby forfeiting the deposit.

Am I right?
Exactly. That is probably the safest way to do it. They know that the two week's deposit would be used for the last 2 weeks and if they choose not to attend then that is self-explanatory No refund.
Good luck. Sounds like a horrid experience with the dad. I would be wary of the whole family and hope they choose not to attend the last two weeks.