Imagine having a child and the father denying paternity despite DNA evidence. Fast forward 11 years, and the same dad suddenly demands custody of the child, not out of love, but to avoid child support payments! This is the story of a mother who shared her experience online, seeking opinions on whether she was wrong for not forcing her son to meet his estranged father.
DNA Doesn’t Lie
Courtroom Drama
Questionable Remarks
Judge’s Decision ️
Unwanted Support
Back Child Support
CPS Gets Involved
Sudden Custody Request
Ulterior Motive Exposed
Mother Says No ❌
Son’s Opinion Matters ️
Son’s Decision
Ex’s Threats
Uninformed Guess
Harsh Words
Using a Child to Dodge Payments?
This mother’s story has left many people outraged. After 11 years of denying paternity and paying minimal child support, the deadbeat dad suddenly wants custody of his son. But it’s not out of love or a desire to be a father. Instead, he wants to lower his child support payments! The mother, rightfully upset, refuses to force her son to meet his estranged father. The son also expresses no interest in meeting him. The father threatens to take the matter to court, but his true intentions are clear. Let’s see how the internet reacts to this shocking situation…
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Record all communication and let him go to court. NTA.
NTA comment suggests going back to court for increased child support.
NTA. Joint custody doesn’t negate child support. He’s just blowing smoke
NTA. Ex demands custody to avoid child support. Increase support order.
NTA suggests reassessing income to deadbeat dad demanding custody.
Get a lawyer ASAP! Protect yourself from deadbeat dads
Protecting your child from a deadbeat dad
Misunderstanding about child support leads to humorous exchange
Ex’s motives are selfish, NTA for prioritizing son’s wellbeing
Commenter accuses OP of watching too much Judge Judy.
Doubting the authenticity of the story
Sarcastic comment receives no replies.
This comment shuts down the deadbeat dad’s ridiculous request
Debt confusion and missed payments lead to custody battle.
Not impressed with the deadbeat dad’s custody demand
A shocking difference in child support payments.
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Disappointed commenter finds the subreddit unamusing
Protect yourself and your son from abusive deadbeat dad
Deadbeat dad demands custody to avoid child support? YTA.
Commenter expresses frustration with child support payments during pandemic.
Commenter calls out OP for seeking validation, replies call story fake.
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Co-parenting for the sake of the child is the way to go.
Confident response to a clear-cut situation.
Get educated on court system & child support calculation with lawyer!
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NTA and a round of applause
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Sneaky tactics to avoid child support? NTA has evidence.
Clear-cut case of NTA, but why post it here?
Son’s wishes should be respected. DNA doesn’t guarantee a good parent.
NTA mother seeks advice on deadbeat dad demanding custody after 11 years.
Protect yourself and your child, gather evidence and fight back!
Don’t let him off the hook! Get every penny
Save all evidence and let the lawyer handle it
Don’t let him off the hook. Keep the texts and pursue the money.
Take control! Get a lawyer and shut down the deadbeat dad!
Father wants custody after 11 years to avoid child support
Protecting her son from a deadbeat dad and teaching empathy
Is this post too good to be true?
Protect your family and keep records of communication.
Keep receipts! NTA can use his texts to protect custody.
Protect yourself legally and document everything!
Deadbeat dad tries to avoid child support after 11 years. NTA suggests court won’t grant custody to a stranger.
NTA. Document everything and take him to court . Involve your child.
A sarcastic comment about an unrelated banana. Classic Reddit.
Record his behavior and communicate in texts to avoid issues
Don’t let a deadbeat dad off the hook for child support
Ex demands custody after 11 years to avoid child support. NTA.
NTA suggests saving child support for unpredictable future
Well-handled situation, NTA! Your son’s choice matters the most.
Father demands custody after 11 years to avoid child support? NTA.
Engaging advice met with skepticism and backlash.
Supportive comment defends against ex, warns against forcing child custody.
CPS not involved with child support. Get a lawyer ASAP!
Deadbeat dad wants custody to avoid child support?
Father demands custody after 11 years to avoid child support. NTA.
User seeks legal advice after deadbeat dad demands custody.
Deadbeat dad tries to avoid child support with custody demand. NTA.
Commenter questions why people ask for validation on NTA posts.
Father wants custody to avoid child support payments
Single mother defends child support rights, encourages college fund.
Ex’s delusional demand for custody to avoid child support backfires.
Deadbeat dad gets served a cold dish of karma
Protect yourself and your son. Record all communication with ex.
Deadbeat dad threatens mom over child support, gets served a reality check.
Comment dismissed as fake with laughing emoji
Don’t worry, NTA. Most states won’t give custody to deadbeats.
Abandoned for 11 years, back child support as leverage. NTA
Deadbeat dad demands custody to avoid child support. NTA shuts him down.
Not the a**hole! Let’s hear why in the replies.
