anleja

Holy crap, this mirrors the situation I was just in... except yours involves more money.

I was friends with this guy since we were 11. Now were are 26. He lived with me for about a half year, and would pay me in installments... which sucked because rent was due the 1st, and he wouldn't finish paying me until the month was almost over, and then the cycle would start again the next month. Oh, he never bought t.p., and used my toiletries. We finally moved stopped living with each other, which I'm glad for because I still want to be on good terms with him.

So, I wouldn't suggest making a battle against her, if you value your friendship. However, you make it seem as if she has to pick and choose who gets her money, and this person is often not you... maybe you're being too nice? Since you know how much she makes, can you write up her expenses and inform her of how she should be able to give you?

Wow, this is a toughie. Sorry I had you read this far, but I really have no idea how you can get this money without going to court... although I don't hink court will be feasible, in that your name is not even on the lease, but I may be wrong.

*edit- is her financial situation going to improve when she is living in her new place? Maybe this'll enable her to pay you back easier, so maybe you could go "out on a limb." Big maybe...