Man Threatens Brother With Restraining Order Over Niece

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A man is facing backlash after threatening his brother with a restraining order if he went anywhere near his niece. The man has been the sole guardian of his niece for most of her life after her parents died when she was a few months old. The brother, who is partially responsible for the parents' deaths, disappeared for over 10 years and only recently showed up sober with a family of his own.

The man refused to let him see his niece but later found out that he had been visiting her at school without permission. The man's actions have caused tensions with his niece and he is struggling with how to handle the situation.

Is he the a**hole for banning his brother from seeing his niece?

Guardian threatens restraining order to protect niece's well-being.

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Reunited with family after 10 years of disappearance ❤️

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Uncle violates no-contact order to see niece at school 🏫

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Protective uncle takes action to keep niece safe 🙏

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Surviving toxic family to gain custody of my niece 👊

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Navigating family drama and protecting children 🤔

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Man threatens restraining order on half-brother over niece 😡

In this story, a man has threatened to report his half-brother to the police and file a restraining order against him for seeing his niece without permission. The man has been the sole guardian of his niece since she was a baby, after her parents died in a drunk driving incident for which his half-brother was partially responsible.

The half-brother disappeared for over 10 years before returning completely sober with a family of his own. However, he has been secretly visiting his niece at school without her knowledge. The man is torn between his sister's desire for her daughter to know his half-brother and his own resentment towards him for causing him to become a parent at 19.

His niece is also upset with him for banning her from talking to her other uncle and wanting to move her to a different class. The man is left wondering how to reveal the truth about her half-brother without hurting her.

Read on for comments and reactions from people on Reddit on this complicated family situation.

Report the wife to the school and get a restraining order 👊

Alfitown | Alfitown

Protecting niece from potential harm and telling her the truth.

ShadoeJumper | ShadoeJumper

NTA. Brother's manipulative behavior towards child, disgusted comment and replies.

No-Chemist2719 | No-Chemist2719

Depriving a child of their parents is a line not to be crossed 👏

streiburn | streiburn

Protecting your niece from a murderer? Definitely NTA 👏

Douched_buttholes | Douched_buttholes

Guardian is NTA, brother and teacher are in the wrong 👍

8kijcj | 8kijcj

Protecting family or overreacting? NTA sets school boundaries 🚫

dca_user | dca_user

Uncle's good intentions questioned, but praised for fatherly effort ❤️

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Protect your niece from a shyster. Get a restraining order 🙅‍♂️

eThotExpress | eThotExpress

Debate over niece's teacher raises suspicions in the family 👀

KoomValleyEverywhere | KoomValleyEverywhere

Half-brother shows up after 10 years, NTA for not forgiving.

keslann | keslann

Report wife for allowing unapproved adult near niece + therapy recommendation.

AlexGator93 | AlexGator93

Commenters express confusion and suspicion about niece's teacher.

mioclio | mioclio

Confusion over custody and teacher status questioned, met with skepticism 🤔

CompanionCone | CompanionCone

Furious teacher agrees to report abusive colleague. 😠

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Putting family first 🙌🏼

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Family feud - Is OP being childish or is L still manipulative?

OMGnanerpus | OMGnanerpus

Sibling conflict over niece's safety and honesty concerns. 🤔

PlasticEzekiel | PlasticEzekiel

Take responsibility now or risk losing your niece's trust. ✨

janabanana115 | janabanana115

Honesty is tough, but important for the niece's well-being. 👍

terpischore761 | terpischore761

Confusion over brother's behavior and legal consequences, seeking clarity.

die_liebe | die_liebe

Defending family 🙌 Honesty is the best policy 👍

OceanElmo | OceanElmo

Forgiveness is not necessary, but communication is key 🗣️

Keethkot | Keethkot

Expose him and do justice for your niece! But be cautious 😬

jamcmiller96 | jamcmiller96

Timeline confusion arises in family's restraining order case

InfamousBanana4391 | InfamousBanana4391

Doubts raised about comment's veracity 🤔

parth503 | parth503

Unclear timeline leads to suspicious behavior at niece's school 🤔

ellensundies | ellensundies

Protective father rightfully defends daughter against abusive teacher and family.

RollingKatamari | RollingKatamari

Protecting children from predators. NTA took the right action 🙌

NoUnicornPoo4You | NoUnicornPoo4You

Be the dad she deserves 👨‍👧✊

psych0dadd10_ | psych0dadd10_

Commenter defends OP and questions sister's judgement with empathy.

FlutteringFae | FlutteringFae

One commenter shares their opinion on whether the brother should get a restraining order against L for their niece, with a thoughtful and balanced approach. 🤔

evelyne890 | evelyne890

Protecting a niece from a toxic relative. 🙅‍♂️

goeatyourjello | goeatyourjello

Protecting your niece is top priority. Get a restraining order. 💪

saran1111 | saran1111

Teaching respect: Setting boundaries with family members. 👨‍👧

Sfb208 | Sfb208

Protecting niece from brother's behavior, NTA suggests adoption.

Mission-Cloud360 | Mission-Cloud360

Don't let resentment make you TA. Help niece process truth 👍

Full_Cod_539 | Full_Cod_539

Grieving aunt's forgiveness doesn't justify L's actions. NTA.

Dimityblue | Dimityblue

Honesty is the best policy. 🤝 Niece deserves the truth.

Avijel | Avijel

Debating blame and second chances after tragic deaths. ESH. 😕

bpowell4939 | bpowell4939