My husband demanded I sell my pre-marriage condo to cover his brother’s $2 million casino debt. His mother backed him up and even threatened me, saying I had no choice. But where would my daughter and I go?
I met Jake when I was young and broke, and we married hoping for a happy family. But his mother controlled everything, and Jake always put his family—especially his irresponsible brother Max—ahead of me and our daughter Kelly.
My Husband Made Me Sell My Condo to Cover His Brother’s $2M Debt
When Max lost $2 million gambling, Jake and his mom expected me to sacrifice my condo, which I’d bought before we met, to bail him out. They threatened custody battles if I refused.
Luckily, I’d anticipated this and put the condo in a trust for Kelly. I hired a lawyer, filed for separation and custody, and protected our home. Now, Jake and his mom are out of the picture, and Kelly and I live peacefully in the condo—legally hers.Family isn’t about blind loyalty or sacrifice; it’s about protecting those you love. I chose my daughter’s future. Was I wrong?
