A teenage girl is caught in the middle of a custody issue as her mom battles ovarian cancer. Her dad demands visitation rights despite her wanting to spend more time with her sick mom. The girl's grandparents have temporary custody and support her decision to stay with her mom. The dad threatens to take legal action, but the girl stands up for herself and her mom. What would you do in her situation?
Teen refuses to visit dad, threatens to never forgive him if he takes grandparents to court
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Heartbreaking story of a teen dealing with her dying mother.
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Teen refuses to visit dad during mom's hospice ✨
A 16-year-old girl is caught in the middle of a family dispute as her father insists on her visiting him, despite her desire to spend as much time as possible with her mother who is on home hospice for ovarian cancer. The girl's grandparents have temporary custody and support her decision to prioritize spending time with her mother. However, the father threatens legal action if he is not able to see his daughter. The girl stands her ground and threatens to never forgive her father if he takes her grandparents to court while her mother is on hospice. The situation raises questions about the importance of family court orders versus the emotional needs of a family during a difficult time. Keep reading to see what others have to say about the situation.
Stepmom calls OP a 'brat' for wanting to see dying mom. NTA.
Bitter-Conflict-4089 | Bitter-Conflict-4089
Teen wants to spend limited time with mom, stepmom threatens court 🤔
finallyinfinite | finallyinfinite
Teen refuses to visit dad amidst legal threats over grandparents.
Dizzy_Yard7671 | Dizzy_Yard7671
Grandparents and dying mother, a father's foolishness exposed 😔💔
Slight-Bar-534 | Slight-Bar-534
Stepmom overstepping boundaries in custody battle. NTA for standing up.
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Commenter supports OP, and replies point out custody issues.
professionalmeangirl | professionalmeangirl
Supportive comment encourages spending time with mom and documenting events. 🤗
KittKatt7179 | KittKatt7179
Heartbreaking situation as a 16-year-old is caught in the middle of a custody battle and trying to spend as much time with their dying mother as possible. The father threatening to take custody actions is unforgivable. #NTA 💔
5115E | 5115E
Teen handles dad's selfishness during mom's hospice with grace 🙌
Guilty_Hunter9304 | Guilty_Hunter9304
Commenter suspects father has ulterior motives, advises legal precautions ⚖️
The_Amazing_Username | The_Amazing_Username
Dad should prioritize child's needs over his own. ⭐
TheFireOfPrometheus | TheFireOfPrometheus
Father and stepmom lack empathy for teen's hospice situation. NTA.
SauronOMordor | SauronOMordor
Heartbreaking NTA comment about losing a mother to cancer and COVID-19.
wyck76 | wyck76
Encouraging words, advising to get legal custody before mother passes. 🤞
Natural_Garbage7674 | Natural_Garbage7674
Empathetic comment suggests coffee break with dad for mental respite ☕
DoozleWoozle | DoozleWoozle
Grandparents' greed threatens to ruin family's relationships. NTA.
Sooveritinla | Sooveritinla
Supportive comment for OP dealing with family drama 💛
Amiedeslivres | Amiedeslivres
Commenter receives validation for their reasonable response 👍
Flat_Shame_2377 | Flat_Shame_2377
Supportive comment, no replies. 🤝
FutureJakeSantiago | FutureJakeSantiago
Protect your inheritance and ask about social security benefits 💰
NefariousnessNeat679 | NefariousnessNeat679
Heartwarming support for a teenager dealing with a dying mother ❤️
NappingIsMyJam | NappingIsMyJam
Supportive comment for teen dealing with difficult parent. 🙌
SeaAd6564 | SeaAd6564
Supportive comment shows empathy towards OP's difficult situation 💛
National-Zombie3303 | National-Zombie3303
"Dad" takes grandparents to court, teen chooses to cut ties 🤷♀️
fyrdude58 | fyrdude58
NTA. Father sees you as an object, not a person. Bonus a-hole stepmom. Cherish time with mom.
TurtleTheMoon | TurtleTheMoon
Seek legal advice, your preference matters. Don't blame yourself. NTA 💼
kevwelch | kevwelch
Supportive comment, suggests disallowing grandparents from funeral, sad situation 😔
dheffe01 | dheffe01
Commenter sympathizes with teen, calls out dad and stepmom 🤬
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16-year-old rightfully defends grieving process against dad's tantrum. 🙌
NightTimely1029 | NightTimely1029
16-year-old makes own decision, dad's threats not helpful 💪
Stone_Bucket | Stone_Bucket
Supportive comment suggests seeking legal advice to protect inheritance 💼
Mishy162 | Mishy162
Avoid the courtroom drama and seek legal advice. NTA 😉
splbm | splbm
Compassion for loss of a mother, NTA for wanting time.
First_Luck8040 | First_Luck8040
Legal advice for teen caught between grandparents and insensitive father 😔
Msmediator | Msmediator
Teen not at fault, supports grandparents over parents ❤️
ShalnarkRyuseih | ShalnarkRyuseih
Compassionate support for a family in turmoil ❤️
Potential_Emotion_30 | Potential_Emotion_30
Empathetic support for someone battling ovarian cancer ❤️
Similar_Corner8081 | Similar_Corner8081
Take control of your life and don't let anyone dictate it 💪
AttentionRoyal2276 | AttentionRoyal2276
Supportive comment acknowledges difficulties during hospice care 💛
inkyturtleee | inkyturtleee
Protecting grandparents from greedy father and stepmother ❤️
bluepvtstorm | bluepvtstorm
Dad and stepmom failed to support teen during a difficult time 😔
Bonjovirls1 | Bonjovirls1
Holding dad accountable for legal action during mom's hospice 🙅♀️
SlinkyMalinky20 | SlinkyMalinky20
Supportive comment. 🤝
Knife-yWife-y | Knife-yWife-y
Dad's actions are causing pain, stepmom's insults add insult to injury 😔
Palendrome_Syndrome | Palendrome_Syndrome
Consulting a lawyer is key 🔑 for custody battles. 🤝
Remarkable_Buyer4625 | Remarkable_Buyer4625
Divorced parent supports OP's decision to spend time with dying dad ❤️
Necessary-Elk-7504 | Necessary-Elk-7504
Protect your interests with a lawyer, not the a**hole. 😎
Professional_Bread66 | Professional_Bread66
Child's father denied basic visitation requirements. Therapy may help.
simplewilddog | simplewilddog
Heartless dad and stepmom demand time during teen's mom's cancer battle 😡 NTA
Sunny_Daze_Ahead | Sunny_Daze_Ahead
Document everything and protect your future. 📝
EmpireStateOfBeing | EmpireStateOfBeing
Teen defends decision to prioritize dying mom over stepfamily's wishes 🙌
RoseDeadInside | RoseDeadInside
Teen receives support for refusing to visit dad with stepmom.
SaraAmis | SaraAmis
Former caseworker questions dad's motives, calls out stepmother's involvement 🤔
NMDogwood76 | NMDogwood76
Consider legal options for living with grandparents after mother's passing 💜
Mum_of_rebels | Mum_of_rebels
Support for NTA who prioritized dying parent over disrespectful stepmom 👏
Cybermagetx | Cybermagetx
Supportive comment towards teen's refusal to visit dad.
Pumpkinkra | Pumpkinkra
Teen stands up for own rights against grandparents in court threat.
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Heartbreaking situation. Dad's selfishness is cruel. You're NTA. ❤️
hazelle33 | hazelle33
Get your own place before it's too late! 🏠
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Supportive commenter validates OP's feelings about dad's behavior.
BeastOGevaudan | BeastOGevaudan
Take control of your own time and feelings. You're NTA.
winesis | winesis
Compassionate advice to an estranged teenager. ❤
Classic_Phrase4345 | Classic_Phrase4345
