Grandfather Refuses to Pay Child Support After Son’s Widow Remarries

When a man’s son dies in a car accident and his girlfriend gives birth to their grandson, he and his husband decide to help her out financially. However, when the girlfriend marries another man and decides to have him adopt the child, the grandfather is left with a difficult decision. Should he continue to financially support the child, or should he let the new father take over?

The situation becomes even more complicated when the new family asks the grandfather to change the child’s name and keep their son’s memory a secret. Find out what happens in this emotional story that raises questions about family, loyalty, and love.

Grandfather’s shocking response to son’s widow’s remarriage explained

DNA test reveals grandfather’s grandson, sparking child support dispute

Compassionate grandparents step up to financially support granddaughter ❤️

Grandfather’s drama continues as son’s widow remarries

Grandfather refuses to pay child support for adopted grandson.

Grandfather refuses to pay child support after remarriage

Dealing with family drama over child support – AITA?

Grandparents rights apply in OP’s state, clarifies comment.

Grandfather refuses to pay child support, sparks family feud

After losing his son in a car accident, a grandfather offered to pay child support for his grandson. However, after the boy’s mother remarried and her new husband wants to adopt the child, the grandfather is refusing to pay.

The situation has escalated into a family feud, with the grandfather telling the new couple to “F*ck off”. Now, family members are taking sides and trying to intervene. Is the grandfather in the wrong or is he justified in his refusal to pay?

Read on for more details and to join the discussion.

NTA – Grandfather refuses to continue being an ATM machine

Grandfather faces dilemma of supporting grandchild or preserving son’s memory.

Grandfather stops child support after widow remarries; commenters agree NTA.

Securing Dave Jr.’s future while avoiding family drama

Compassionate OP hailed NTA, but should they sue for grandparent rights?

Engaging play-by-play of commenters’ thoughts on shady adoption and NTA

Honesty is key. Lying about parentage can cause lifelong trauma

Confusion and legal questions surround child support payment and adoption.

Cutting off child support due to denied relationship and memory ❤️

Grandfather refuses to pay child support after son’s widow remarries. NTA for wanting biological dad to remain in child’s life.

“NTA…”we love everything you can do for your grandson, but please go away and keep doing that.” GTFOH

Adoption doesn’t terminate SS benefits; lying to the child is wrong.

Grandfather stands up for himself and grandson amidst custody conflict

Grandfather stands up for himself and his relationship with grandson

Taking responsibility means all the way. Not just financially.

Secure Dave Jr’s future with a savings account

Supportive grandparent stands up to ungrateful ex-daughter-in-law ❤️

Grandfather stands up for himself, entitled ones storm out

Not the a**hole! Outrageous audacity from the grandfather.

Grandfather stands up for honesty and boundaries with grandchild’s mother

Grandfather struggles with child support and family relationships.

Grandfather stands up for himself and his grandchild against entitled ex-daughter-in-law.

Grandfather’s noble act may still benefit grandson in future

Grandfather refuses to pay child support, sparks family feud

Grandfather honors son’s memory and refuses to be exploited. NTA

Stepmom disrespecting deceased mother, NTA stands up for son’s memory

Grandfather stops child support after son’s widow remarries. NTA.

Compassionate commenter supports widow’s choice over money-driven Lissa.

OP should find a way to stay in his grandson’s life

Grandfather advises OP to prepare for the possibility of the child seeking him out

NTA for setting boundaries and stopping financial support

Choose where your money goes NTA for not valuing relationship

Curious about the actual conversation? So are they

Grandfather stands his ground against erasing son’s memory. NTA

Stepmother’s love and honesty helped me, it can help you too ❤️

No payments needed after widow remarries. Condolences for loss.

Get legal advice before cutting off child support payments.

Facing the truth: NTA’s focus misses the mark.

Heartbreaking situation Grandfather not paying child support.

Grandfather deserves appreciation for providing child support out of pocket.

Stand your ground and let Allen take financial responsibility

Adopting the child would absolve you of payments. NTA

Grandfather’s moral obligation to support his son’s widow has ended

Adoption could cut off SSI benefits for son’s widow

Grandfather’s support and love for grandson should not be questioned.

Grandfather refuses child support, commenter supports son’s widow. NTA

Grandparents refuse to pay child support for deceased son’s child.

Heartwarming story of a child with multiple sets of grandparents ❤️

Generous grandmother plans trust fund for grandchild, NTA

Grandfather wants to stop child support but maintain relationship with grandson ❤️

Grandfather not obliged to pay child support after son’s widow remarries

Commenter calls out Olympic level a**holery in child support dispute.

Prioritize the child’s future, not personal grievances.

Compassionate advice on child support during a tough time. ❤️

Widow’s father-in-law refuses to pay child support. Commenter is NTA.

NTA for being upset, but misinterpretation or lack of communication?

You go, NTA! Stand up for yourself!

Supporting grandparents’ lawsuit for grandparent rights.

Fight for visitation rights with grandson, despite not recommending it normally