Imagine being a loving father to three kids, only for your ex-wife to demand that you accept her new baby, fathered by another man, as your own! That’s the dilemma one man is facing after his ex-wife, Kelly, got pregnant by her fitness trainer, Josh. Kelly wants the baby to have the same last name as their other kids, but our protagonist has some serious reservations. Let’s dive into this wild story!
A Marriage and Three Kids
Divorce and a New Man
Attraction Gone, Marriage Over
Custody and Child Support
Josh Disappears, Baby on the Way
The Unusual Request
A Father’s Doubts ❓
The Pressure to Accept the Baby
Standing His Ground
Heartless and Cruel?
Zero Chance of Paternity
A Difficult Decision
Focusing on His Kids
Single by Choice ♂️
Accepting a Baby That’s Not His? ♂️
This loving father of three is facing a tough situation as his ex-wife, Kelly, demands that he accept her new baby, fathered by another man, as his own. She wants the baby to have the same last name as their other kids, but he’s not so sure about that. With zero chance of being the baby’s biological father, he’s torn between wanting to do what’s best for his kids and standing up for himself. As he focuses on his kids and their mental health, the question remains: should he accept the baby as his own or not? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Not his baby, not his responsibility. Naming is up to her.
NTA. Get a lawyer before she puts you on birth certificate
Protect yourself legally and financially from ex-wife’s new baby
Challenge it in court before paying child support. #NTA
Ex-wife can use ex-husband’s surname for new baby, but not lie
Legal advice needed for potential child support. NTAH.
DNA test might be a good idea, NTA for refusing.
Protect yourself and your kids. Get a lawyer ASAP!
Setting boundaries with an ex, NTA for blocking her
NTA, but watch out for potential child support trap
Don’t sign anything! NTA for not accepting ex’s baby
Surname sharing doesn’t mean paternal role, birth certificate inclusion.
Protect yourself, don’t let her put your name on certificate
Protect yourself legally and emotionally from ex-wife’s deceitful plan. NTA.
Think twice before accepting paternity, it’s a lifelong commitment.
Neighborly support for a good dad dealing with a difficult ex.
Ex-wife excludes baby, commenter calls her unintelligent. NTA.
User advises to talk to a lawyer and protect yourself legally
NTA, but be prepared. Consult a lawyer before baby arrives.
Ex-wife’s request to raise affair baby backfires. No pity deserved.
NTA. Lawyer up to avoid being stuck with child support
Protect yourself! Get a good lawyer. NTA
Be careful not to take any responsibility for the child
Don’t be her backup plan to raise her affair baby . NTA
Demand a DNA test and shut that down hard
NTA stands up for himself in co-parenting dispute
Ex-wife cheats, ex-husband called heartless for not accepting baby. NTA.
Divorced dad not responsible for ex-wife’s new baby
Be careful, putting your name on the birth certificate is risky
Be cautious of signing anything and consult an attorney
Man expresses frustration with ex-wife’s request for responsibility.
Protect yourself legally and financially, don’t be a doormat
Legal and sentimental reasons not to accept ex-wife’s baby. ♂️
Ex-husband refuses to be baby’s father, NTA for setting boundaries.
Don’t let her set you up as a father figure
Father refuses to accept ex-wife’s new baby as his own
Ex-wife wants him to accept her baby, but he’s NTA. Watch out for child support.
Naming the baby is one thing, but adding you as father? NTA
Refusing to sign birth certificate, NTA comments warn of consequences.
Skeptical of ex-wife’s baby? DNA test could save alimony battle.
Protect yourself legally and financially, NTA. Get a lawyer
NTA, not your kid, not your problem. She needs a job
NTA suggests paternity test to avoid ex-wife’s mess
Setting boundaries with ex-wife’s new baby
Protect yourself legally and financially. Don’t give in.
Demanding a DNA test to avoid child support. NTA.
Naming the baby is her choice, but consult a lawyer.
Ex-wife’s request backfires, commenter calls her out for poor choices
No obligation to her or her child. Hard NTA
User warns of potential custody issues with ex-wife’s new baby
DNA test recommended, don’t let new baby have your name.
Ex-wife wants baby to have his last name, but he’s NTA.
Ex-wife wants ex-husband to raise her baby, he refuses. NTA.
Legal implications of putting name on birth certificate discussed
Naming the baby is fine, but beware of legal entanglements.
Don’t let her guilt you into accepting responsibility for her mistake
User expresses concern about child’s identity and ex’s selfishness.
Should paternity tests be mandatory before adding father to certificate?
NTA commenter offers practical advice for birth registration process
User suggests DNA test for all kids, calls ex-wife ‘hoeish’
No support for ex’s baby, help her get child support
Divorce means no liability for ex’s mistakes. NTA
Ex-wife’s entitlement and audacity off the charts according to commenter.
User calls ex-wife an idiot for wanting ex-husband to accept new baby as his own.
Naming laws allow baby to have his name but not fatherhood.
Consult a lawyer, OP. NTA, but beware of her intentions.
Ontario law requires both parents’ consent for child registration. Not the AH.
Supportive Torontonian advises to contact lawyer and stand firm
Legal explanation of paternity laws in Ontario.
Consult a lawyer to avoid legal obligations for new baby
NTA commenter calls out ex-wife’s audacity and warns of manipulation.
Ex-wife wants ex-husband to accept baby of her affair partner
