Imagine discovering that your youngest child isn't biologically yours, but rather the result of your spouse's infidelity. That's exactly what happened to a 50-year-old man who was forced to pay child support for a child that wasn't his. Now, his ex-wife is demanding that he pay for the child's college expenses, but he's refusing. The twist? He's willing to pay for his stepdaughter's college, who also isn't biologically related to him. Let's dive into this emotionally charged story. 😮
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A Father's Dilemma: Paying for College
This man found himself in a tough situation when his ex-wife demanded that he pay for their daughter Sophie's college expenses, despite her being the result of an affair. He's refusing, stating that his legal obligation to Sophie ended when she turned 18. However, he's willing to pay for his stepdaughter Katie's college, causing his ex-wife to lash out. Sophie is left feeling heartbroken and excluded, but he insists it's not personal – he's just not her father. As Sophie becomes increasingly depressed, the blame game continues. But is he really at fault? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 💬
Man refuses to pay for college for ex's affair child 😱
HeckinBeckin | HeckinBeckin
Compassionate advice for a tough situation. 🤝
Khanover7 | Khanover7
Sophie is the only victim here 😢 ESH, but empathy matters.
scarsandstories | scarsandstories
Compassionate response to tough situation for child of affair 😢
Race-Carr | Race-Carr
NTA for refusing to pay for child from ex's affair 😤
polkemans | polkemans
Ex's affair leads to unfair expectations for child. NTA.
fibonacci_veritas | fibonacci_veritas
Suggests DNA test to find daughter's biological father. 🤔
chadbelles101 | chadbelles101
Heartbreaking situation. Blame game won't help the child 😢
[deleted] | [deleted]
Ex's affair child's college? NTA, actions have consequences 😊
Algieon | Algieon
Father refuses to pay for college for child from ex's affair. Commenters support his decision. 😕
NGGJamie | NGGJamie
Commenter sympathizes with daughter and calls out father's behavior 😔
throwaway034980234 | throwaway034980234
Commenter shares similar situation and questions state's laws. NTA.
tmchd | tmchd
Ex's affair leads to college payment dispute. YTA or not?
borisdarlink | borisdarlink
Clear boundaries set, ex's child not his responsibility. NTA 😊
Bug_a_boo_Mama | Bug_a_boo_Mama
Step up and be a decent father figure for Sophie 🤝
neverjuliet | neverjuliet
Divorce court is theft? 🤔 Redditors discuss marriage and money.
Rionat | Rionat
Sophie's dad should pay for college, NTA. 😊
virobacter | virobacter
Commenter thinks the man is the a**hole 🤬
Donattellis | Donattellis
Ex's paternity fraud hurts everyone, NTA for refusing college payment 😱
NomadicusRex | NomadicusRex
Man not obligated to pay for child from ex's affair 😱
CelastrusTrust | CelastrusTrust
NTA. Ex's lies and berating not your responsibility. Congrats on new family 😊
Yeppie123 | Yeppie123
Father refuses to pay for daughter's college after ex's affair 😱
alegria_a | alegria_a
Prioritizing the child is crucial, blood isn't everything. ESH 😱
01ga_n0rd | 01ga_n0rd
Not his kid, not his problem. NTA 👍
iamthirty | iamthirty
Let her bio parents pay 👍. NTA wins this one.
PheonixRising21 | PheonixRising21
Ex's affair child support duty done. NTA 😎
EnvironmentalSafe9 | EnvironmentalSafe9
Heartbreaking situation for the innocent child. ESH for the adults 😔
Flyingplaydoh | Flyingplaydoh
Father's refusal to support daughter from ex's affair receives EHS judgement
milkXtea | milkXtea
NTA - Not paying for child's college after affair 🤔
egone140 | egone140
NTA - Not paying for child from ex's affair 😱
youm3ddlingkids | youm3ddlingkids
Father refuses to pay for college for child from ex's affair 😠
ronswansoning | ronswansoning
Commenter calls out man for being a dick to Sophie 😒
QTlady | QTlady
Ex cheats and expects child's college paid for? NTA wins 👏
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Ex's affair child: NTA refuses to pay for college 😱
upthecreekwthnocanoe | upthecreekwthnocanoe
Confusion ensues over relationship with child in question 🤔
[deleted] | [deleted]
👍 Mandatory paternity tests could prevent unfair child support payments.
FleshTearers | FleshTearers
Ex's child support demand for non-biological child is unfair. NTA 😠
It_is_I_DIO_ | It_is_I_DIO_
Commenter condemns cheating and shows no sympathy for cheaters. 😒
chrille85 | chrille85
Ex's affair, ex's responsibility. NTA for not paying college fees.
BenjaminaPugsington | BenjaminaPugsington
NTA defends himself against victim blaming in paternity case 😊
adambrashear | adambrashear
Debate on abandoning a toddler and being a colossal a**hole. 🤷♂️
Finesse02 | Finesse02
Father refuses to pay for child's college, but Sophie suffers 😔
Lisa2Lovely | Lisa2Lovely
Heartbreaking plea for love and acceptance from estranged daughter 💔
cheekykats | cheekykats
Heartbreaking situation, but NTA for not paying for affair child 😢
mlongoria98 | mlongoria98
NTA - Your money, your choice. You fulfilled your obligation.
ivi15 | ivi15
NTA for feelings, but Sophie is the real victim here 😢
Grannywine | Grannywine
Financial responsibility ends with child support. NTA 👍
jjsm00th | jjsm00th
Ex and man both suck for abandoning innocent child. 😢
The_devilslettuce | The_devilslettuce
🤔Debating who's the real a**hole in this messy situation.
bvbysix | bvbysix
Heartbreaking situation for Sophie, caught in the middle of parents' mess 😢
dont-stop-yee- | dont-stop-yee-
Not the a**hole. Ex's affair child's college not your responsibility 🙌
lizzyborden666 | lizzyborden666
Man rightfully refuses to pay for non-biological child's college tuition 👏
Everydaysceptical | Everydaysceptical
Heartbreaking situation for Sophie, but NTA for not paying.
FairyLightHappiness | FairyLightHappiness
Ex's affair child support debate sparks moral dilemma 🤔
SHAH_FC_YT | SHAH_FC_YT
NTA. Refusing to pay for ex's affair child is understandable 😱
ImAlreadyTracerBoii | ImAlreadyTracerBoii
Debating whether wife's knowledge of affair changes YTA verdict 😬
JPeteQ | JPeteQ
Acknowledging daughter's existence doesn't condone wife's infidelity. 🤝
Xylotophone | Xylotophone
Sophie's financial aid advice sparks hope amidst difficult situation 👏
voxam72 | voxam72
Ex had 16 years to save for college 💰, NTA 👍
Cynosure_light | Cynosure_light
NTA comment gets straight to the point 🤯
KingOfTheP4s | KingOfTheP4s
NTA. Mom should have saved for college fund 💰
NCKALA | NCKALA
Commenters joke about family tree in NTA response.
Dookie61 | Dookie61
NTA refuses to pay for child, ex-wife is manipulative AF 😱
theBRAINNNN | theBRAINNNN
Putting the child first should be the only priority 👍
DivinexxxComedy | DivinexxxComedy
NTA for not paying for college, but a light 'you're lesser form of a**hole' for not having a talk with Sophie earlier 🤷♂️
pmmeyourcarinsurance | pmmeyourcarinsurance
Curiosity about paternity test in midst of family drama 🤔
brovechkin19 | brovechkin19
Commenter calls out potential asshole in blunt statement 🤨
badhmorrigan | badhmorrigan
Commenter calls out father for abandoning child, gets backlash.
TheMynister | TheMynister
Compassionate comment suggests empathy for child caught in crossfire 😢
norcalj | norcalj
