Q: I paid off My fiance's debt ($12,000) and 48 hours later she went back to her ex husband when I was out of town.
She has cut off all communication with me, no explanation. Her ex say's "Too bad!" Do I have any recourse without anything in writing? When I paid off her car she sad she would sign it over to me. The clear title had not yet arrived. She said she would repay me if it took her the rest of her life. But all verbal promises. I feel I've been conned!
A:
You have been conned. Without a writing, or some evidence of an agreement to repay, you likely don't have any legal recourse - you, essentially, made a $12,000 gift.
There may be some things you can do taxwise, but other than that, your energy may be better spent moving on.
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