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You co-signed your daughter’s loan because you wanted to help her get ahead. Years later, your phone starts ringing with calls from debt collectors demanding payment. It can feel shocking, especially if you thought the loan was her responsibility.
Your mom offered to pay for your wedding. All you had to do was put down the vendor deposits until she reimbursed you later. It sounded simple enough, and like many couples trying to make family dynamics work, you trusted the arrangement. Now, after a blowup over the guest list, she says she is no longer paying and you are stuck holding the contracts and the bills.
