Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges

I got married last October.

My husband and his first wife have one daughter, now in her late 20s.

We cannot keep up with them financially.

A young woman makes it rain cash

The townhouse we live in is not fully paid for.

How do I deal with this tricky situation?

It seems like youre upset with your stepdaughter for her expensive taste, when thats not exactly her fault.

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She has simply responded to the dynamic set up by her mother and your new husband.

The person who is going to bleed you financially dry is actually your husband.

Hes the one who keeps writing checks, apparently putting his own finances at risk by doing so.

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It sounds like youre mad at everyone your new husband, his ex and his daughter.

It sounds like you dont want any part of any of their financial problems.

I cannot blame you.

Its possible to have a postnuptial agreement drawn up and notarized, barring any peculiar rules in your state.

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