Can you imagine an absentee parent resurfacing after 11 years, not out of love, but to reduce child support payments? One mother found herself in this exact predicament, leaving her and her son in a whirlwind of emotions and decisions. Let’s delve into this emotionally charged story.
The Denial and the Courtroom Drama ️

The Salty Judge and the Unwanted Responsibility

The Unexpected Verdict

The Unpaid Dues

The Debt and the Unexpected Call

The Sudden Desire for Custody

The True Motive?

The Child’s Response ♂️

The Threats and Insults

The Mother’s Stand

A Mother’s Dilemma: Child Support or Forced Bonding? ♀️
Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, this mother is left to navigate a tricky situation. An absentee father, who has denied his son for 11 years, suddenly wants to share custody. But is it a genuine desire to reconnect, or a calculated move to reduce his child support payments? The mother stands firm, prioritizing her son’s feelings over the father’s threats and insults. This emotionally charged story leaves us questioning: what’s more important – money or genuine love? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this…
NTA, keep evidence and lawyer up.

“NTA…go back to court, judge will increase child support “
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NTA. He’s been missing a lot more than $136 a month if he’s 12,000 in arrears.

NTA. Increase child support? Court may help.

“NTA. Let him do the work to take you to court. No judge in their right mind would give custody. But that little line above might make the ex change his tune right quick.”

Get a lawyer ASAP! Protect yourself before things go south!

NTA: Protect your son from his hostile and burdensome father.

Confusion and disagreement over child support sparks humorous exchange.

NTA, prioritize your child’s well-being over the absent father’s demands.

OP’s judge Judy obsession is showing

Calling out the authenticity of the article.

A sarcastic take on a moral dilemma.

Seeking validation on Reddit? Share your story and get support!

Debt confusion: Is he lying or just exaggerating the figures?

Commenter finds the article dumb

“Child support: $136 vs $1,200/month. The shocking reality of expenses!”
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Is this sub losing its credibility?
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Dad wants to avoid child support, internet calls him out.

OP’s questionable motives for posting. Is the story even real?
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Protect yourself and your son from an abusive ex

Judge prioritizes child’s well-being over parents’ relationship.

Finding a judge who understands child support frustrations

NTA for not giving him custody, but get educated on court system
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Defending against judgment with confidence. You know you’re NTA!

NTA. And then everyone clapped.
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NTA. Expose his ulterior motive with evidence to protect your son.

Obvious NTA comment sparks agreement in comment section.

“NTA. Your son should decide if he wants an a**hole father.”
