I borrowed money from my brother-in-law to pay bills. He paid the bills directly. Now he wants to change the agreement.
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I borrowed money from my brother-in-law to pay bills. He paid the bills directly. Now he wants to change the agreement.
On January 8, 2018 I entered into an agreement with my ex-brother-in-law where he loaned me money to pay bills while I was on leave without pay from having my daughter.
Our agreement was that he would pay my bills directly and I would pay back half the amount loaned plus interest 3650 to be paid back including interest once I filed/received my tax refund. The remaining amount was to be paid back by helping my sister 37 times. We agreed that I would help on weekends, but not every weekend, and occasionally during the week I am a single mom to a 4 year old and 3 month old.
We both agreed to the terms, and he immediately started paying the bills online. The bills he was unable to pay online he got cashier’s checks.
I started helping my sister on January 12. I have now helped 10 times. On the 24th he texted me ‘due to recent events’ he would need all the money I borrowed 6600 back when I get my refund check. I am unable to pay him back the full amount. What are my options?
Asked on January 31, 2018 under Business Law, South Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
The agreement you entered into is a contract. A contract may not be changed after the fact unless all parties (that is, you and him both) agree to change it. As long as you have been honoring your obligations, he is not entitled to anything else or any faster payment than the agreement says--your obligation is to do and pay what you contracted to do or pay, when you are supposed to do or pay it, and no more. He cannot make you pay the money faster than the agreement says.
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