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Jim Griffin

Am I obliged to help out my financially stricken cousin?

Am I obliged to help out my financially stricken cousin?
Am I obliged to help out my financially stricken cousin? Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday's paper.

This week's question:

My cousin lost his job, can't afford his mortgage, and wants to stay with us for three months. We have the space but my partner fears the instrusion. I feel a moral obligation as it will get my cousin out of a financial hole. It's causing big rows. Can I – should I – insist?

What are your thoughts?

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