Imagine having a dad who constantly brings home new girlfriends and openly complains about his own children. Now, imagine that same dad asking you to testify for him in a custody battle. That’s exactly what happened to a 25-year-old woman, who decided to take a stand and refuse her father’s request. The drama unfolds as her dad’s actions come back to haunt him, and the family is left to pick up the pieces.
Dad’s Rocky Relationships ️

Meet Half-Sister Diana and Half-Brother Leo

Dad’s Unhappiness

Living Together Turns Sour

Dad’s Outbursts in Front of the Kids

Laura’s Health Problems

Laura Moves Out

Dad’s Sudden Change of Heart

Dad’s Unpredictable Visits

Dad Takes Leo Without Permission

Laura Files a Lawsuit ⚖️

Dad Wants Daughter to Testify

The Aftermath ️

Daughter Stands Her Ground
The daughter bravely refuses to testify for her dad in court, believing he brought the situation upon himself. As the family drama unfolds, she turns to the internet for advice and support. The consensus is clear: her dad is the one at fault. Now, she must navigate the aftermath and figure out how to handle her relationship with her dad and siblings. Will justice prevail in the end? Stay tuned! ⚖️
Daughter refuses to testify on father’s behalf in custody battle. NTA

Supportive comment and replies call out father’s narcissistic behavior.

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Daughter refuses to testify in custody battle against narcissistic dad.

Daughter struggles to testify against her dad in custody battle

Daughter refuses to testify for dad in custody battle.

Commenter empathizes but warns of dad’s harmful influence.

Testifying could help Leo’s well-being, but NTA for refusing.

Heartbreaking custody battle over Leon. NTA wants to protect him.

Daughter stands up to abusive dad in custody battle. #NTA

Daughter stands up to controlling father in custody battle.

Daughter refuses to testify in custody battle against bad father. NTA

Putting the child first, not lying for dad. #NTA

NTA. Support Laura, your father is toxic. Where is Diana?

Daughter refuses to testify in custody battle, NTA wins

Daughter refuses to testify against dad in custody battle

Daughter defends herself against dad’s custody bullying, receives support.

Testify for or against? The truth is multifaceted.

NTA. Advocate for the kid, he can’t do it himself.

Supportive comment suggests seeking legal advice, hopes testimony not needed

Daughter refuses to testify against dad in custody battle.

Concerned commenter suggests dad’s behavior may be medical issue

Daughter refuses to testify for immature dad in custody battle

Testifying in custody battle for brother’s sake, afraid of implications.

Father tries to control daughter in custody battle. NTA for refusing.

Defending half-siblings shows NTA’s compassion

Daughter refuses dad’s custody testimony, stands up for herself.

Defending Laura, commenter advises against US legal advice assumption.

Daughter refuses to testify in custody battle

Supportive comment, Laura’s dad is disgusting. NTA
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When the tables turn in a custody battle

Deceptive tactics to protect children from abusive father.

User defends daughter’s decision to not testify in custody battle

Commenter advises on how to handle a difficult family situation

NTA, but should have testified and spilled the tea

Daughter shuts down confused dad in custody battle.

Testify for safety and happiness, not for your dad.

Commenter questions daughter’s loyalty in custody battle involving her half-brother

Dad’s custody demand backfires, commenters side with daughter.

Daughter refuses to lie for father in custody battle. NTA

Commenter supports daughter in custody battle against dangerous dad
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Daughter refuses to lie in court, stands up to dad. NTA

Commenter clarifies sibling relationship in custody battle, NTA.

Daughter defends herself against dad in custody battle.

Commenter suggests dad get vasectomy in snarky NTA reply.

Daughter refuses to testify against dad in custody battle. NTA

Honesty is the best policy, even in a custody battle.

Supportive comment and replies on testifying for sister in custody battle

Commenter supports daughter’s decision not to testify.

Daughter stands up for brother in custody battle against angry dad

Daughter refuses to testify against dad in custody battle.

Supportive comment suggests therapy for dad in custody battle.

Protect yourself and your siblings from dad’s erratic behavior

Supportive commenter offers to testify for Laura in custody battle

OP’s dad gets called out for his hypocrisy

Daughter refuses to testify in custody battle, supports Laura’s position

Daughter refuses to testify in custody battle against j**k dad

Daughter stands up to dad in custody battle

Walking away from toxic family is okay. #NTA

Honesty is the best policy, even if it means losing friends.

Daughter refuses dad’s custody demand, suggests testifying for Laura

Daughter refuses to testify against bad father in custody battle

Father accused of kidnapping in custody battle, not the a**hole.

Demanding honesty or coercion? The ethics of testimony

Sarcastic reply to absurd accusation with a touch of humor

NTA commenter advises daughter to testify truthfully, praises Laura’s character

Daughter defends herself against dad’s custody demands. NTA

Daughter refuses dad’s custody demand, calls him self-absorbed
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Daughter refuses dad’s custody demand, calls out his red flags

Sister seeks advice on testifying in custody battle against dad. NTA.

Daughter refuses to testify in custody battle. #NTA

Daughter refuses dad’s custody demand, NTA wins the day!

Last Updated on May 29, 2023 by Diply Social Team