My wife wants me to give her financially reckless sister a £400,000 loan

Richard’s wife wants him to help her sister out financially (Picture: Getty Images)

Divorce can be brutal – not only is a relationship breaking down, a home, family and friendships are all subject to emotional demolition.

At this turbuent time, many look to maintain normality by staying in the family home. But if it costs the earth, is it really the best plan?

This week’s Money Problem comes from Richard, 49, an investment director from Surrey, whose wife is pressuring him to pay her sister’s mortgage following her divorce.

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