Do I really have to pay my mom back in full for a loan that she took out in her name for my tuition?
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Do I really have to pay my mom back in full for a loan that she took out in her name for my tuition?
She had me sign a contract stating that I must pay her back the loan upon request or graduation, whichever comes first. No statement of terms of how I must pay her (in full or payments) or the like are in the contract. She also keeps changing the deadline I need to get it taken care of by. One day she emails me telling me it’s due by the end of next month, the next the end of this month.
Asked on February 13, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Oregon
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you understood that your mother took a loan out for your tuition when you were an adult and accepted the benefits of the loan, then it appears that you are obligated to repay her the amount.
I sense your frustration with your mother. I suggest that you simply write up a new agreement concerning the loan and you and she sign it where you pay her so much per month that you can afford until the loan is paid in full.
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