Her dad gave her and her fiancé $15k to help with their first house, swearing it was a gift with no strings. They used it for the down payment and closing costs, and everything was on track—until her dad suddenly demanded the money back. He said his girlfriend’s son, who’s in legal trouble, needs it more and claimed “family comes first,” even though the son isn’t related to her.
If she returns the money, they’ll lose the house and thousands in fees. Her dad accused her of “choosing a house over family,” while half her relatives call her selfish and the other half insist a gift is a gift. Now she’s torn between keeping her dream home and salvaging her relationship with her dad, who seems to be prioritizing his girlfriend’s child over his own.
