Dad Reports Mom to CPS Over Adoption Drama

Divorce can be messy, but this story takes it to a whole new level. A father finds himself in a tough spot when his soon-to-be ex-wife, Sally, wants to leave her adopted children with him as part of their divorce proceedings. With a blended family of biological and adopted children, this dad is already stretched thin. But when Sally threatens to re-home the girls if he won’t take them, he decides to take matters into his own hands and reports her to Child Protective Services.

Meet the Blended Family ‍ ‍ ‍

A House Full of Kids

Sally’s Ex Doesn’t Want the Adopted Girls

Divorce Proceedings Take a Turn

Adoption Agency Drama

Dad Can’t Afford More Children

Sally’s Threat to Re-Home the Girls

CPS Investigation Begins

Custody Changes Hands

Sally’s Angry Response

Accusations of Overreacting

Dad’s Dilemma: To Report or Not to Report? ‍♂️

Caught in a whirlwind of emotions and responsibilities, this dad ultimately decided to report his soon-to-be ex-wife to Child Protective Services when she threatened to re-home her adopted daughters if he wouldn’t take them. With a house already full of children and financial constraints, he felt he had no other choice. Now, Sally and her ex are under investigation, and CPS has custody of her children. While Sally accuses him of overreacting, he wonders if he did the right thing. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this complicated situation…

Heartbreaking adoption drama, NTA commenter sympathizes with kids’ plight.

Calling CPS was necessary. Rehoming children is disgusting

Adopted children can be trafficked and abused in private rehoming. NTA

Harsh criticism for parents with 8 kids and adoption drama

Having kids isn’t like adopting puppies . ESH in this situation.

Heartbreaking situation for the girls, and no one is blameless

Heartbreaking comment on the lack of love for the adopted kids

Financial inability and lack of connection make OP NTA

NTA adopts kids, mom leaves them with dad. Circus ensues

Defending OP, blaming parents for giving up adopted kids. ‍♂️

Passionate comment calls for full custody of child.

Parenting can be tough, but NTA for making tough decisions

NTA commenter expresses concern over mom’s unloving behavior towards adopted kids

NTA. Ex’s behavior towards adopted children is horrible. CPS was necessary.

Blending families can be tough, but abandoning kids is wrong

NTA calls out mom’s behavior and asks OP a question

Heartbreaking situation of rejected kids, but dad did right thing

NTA defends dad’s decision to report mom to CPS

Heartbreaking stories of international adoptions gone wrong

Standing up for children’s rights

Adopted commenter condemns ex and husband for wronging children

Adoption is not a game. Heartbreaking situation. NTA

NTA reports mom to CPS over adoption drama. Children’s safety matters.

Heartbreaking situation. Support for reporting to CPS and seeking justice.

Divorce doesn’t make you responsible for ex’s kids. NTA

Mom treats adopted kids like dogs, NTA dad reports her

NTA praised for reporting mom to CPS over adoption drama

NTA. Commenter supports dad reporting mom to CPS over adoption.

Adopted kids are not game pieces, NTA for reporting ex to CPS

Adopted kids aren’t disposable, bio kids don’t replace them. NTA

Heartbreaking comment on children’s welfare, no judgement given.

Heartbreaking situation for the girls, NTA but a messed up situation

NTA. Adoption drama over ethnicity is insane

NTA prioritizes own children, not responsible for step-siblings’ living situation.

Stepmom keeps stepkids after divorce, NTA for reporting to CPS

Emotional comment calls out all adults as a**holes. ESH.

Heartbreaking adoption drama leads to CPS involvement. NTA comment.

NTA, not his kids, no obligation. Simple as that.

Stepmom calls CPS, judged for lack of bond with stepkids

Heartbreaking situation with the adopted girls. NTA for sure.

Legal adoption dissolution or rehoming? CPS intervention seems extreme.

Kudos for reporting to CPS in a shitty situation

Reporting to CPS is their job, NTA made the right call

Adoption process questioned in grocery shopping for kids drama

NTA but needs to stop having kids

Supportive comment defends OP’s actions in tough situation.

CPS won’t take kids unless clear abuse. Rehoming = trafficking. #NTA

User calls out parent’s attitude towards motherhood. Yikes

Heartwarming comment about the beauty of adoption ❤️

Divorce doesn’t make you responsible for step-kids. NTA

NTA. Neglect investigation warranted due to father and mother’s actions.

NTA for reporting adoption drama, could have saved their lives

NTA defends dad’s decision to report mom to CPS.

Standing up for OP’s decision and calling out bad parenting.

Heartbreaking situation for the children. NTA, but sad outcome.

Standing up for yourself and protecting the children. Keep documentation!

NTA reports adoptive parents to CPS for neglecting girls.

NTA for calling CPS, but don’t talk about kids like that

A blunt ESH comment on questionable life choices.

Stepdad struggles with adoption drama, deemed NTA by commenter.

A scathing comment on a mother’s abandonment of her children.

Confusion and frustration over convoluted family drama

User calls out both parties for questionable behavior.

Gender obsession and custody drama in divorce.

Heartbreaking comment on lack of parental responsibility and commitment.

NTA, bio kids don’t deserve a mom who mistreats adopted kids

Adopting a child to fit a specific race? NTA, but…

NTA reports racist mom trying to re-home adopted child.

Emotional comment calls out everyone’s bad behavior, YTA confirmed.

Parental conflict leads to CPS report and poor parenting judgement

NTA or ESH? Commenter sympathizes with the girls and condemns the adults