After losing his first wife during childbirth, a 32-year-old man struggled to raise his daughter alone. He eventually found love again and remarried, but his world came crashing down when he discovered his new wife was cheating on him. Now, as they navigate divorce, his ex-wife is demanding 50/50 custody of his daughter. The father is adamant about keeping full custody, but his ex-wife claims he’s being selfish and cruel. Read on to learn more about this emotional custody battle.
A Tragic Beginning
The Birth of a Daughter
Grieving and Parenting
Family Support
New Love Blooms
A Quick Marriage
Cheating Exposed
Filing for Divorce
Custody Battle Begins ⚖️
Daughter’s Awareness
Limited Contact
Full Custody Decision
Ex-wife’s Reaction
Keeping Daughter in the Dark
A Heartbreaking Custody Battle
This heart-wrenching story of a grieving widower fighting for his daughter’s custody has left many people torn. While the father wants to maintain full custody, his cheating ex-wife claims she has a right to equal custody. As they navigate this emotional battle, they’ve kept their daughter in the dark about the situation. Read on to see how others have reacted to this complex dilemma.
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Maintaining full custody after cheating ex-wife: NTA
Don’t punish your daughter for your romantic problems. Let her visit and spend time with the woman that helped raise her.
A heartwarming story of a stepfather’s impact. NTA.
Ex-wife cheated, not entitled to relationship with daughter. NTA.
NTA. Single dad prioritizes daughter’s safety and stability over cheating ex-wife.
Ex-wife cheated, he refused 50/50 custody. NTA according to comment.
Divorcing father considers shared custody with cheating ex-wife. NTA comments.
Father defends custody of daughter against cheating ex-wife.
Father defends custody decision against cheating ex-wife’s claims.
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Father refuses ex-wife’s 50/50 custody. Daughter’s opinion matters.
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Putting the child first. NTA.
Family law attorney approves man’s custody decision. Be cautious though!
Commenter suggests court advocate for child, questioned by reply.
Consider the child’s wishes before making custody decisions
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Protecting his child or being petty? NTA or ESH?
Protecting his daughter from a cheating ex-wife
Cheating ex-wife wants 50/50 custody? NTA says no way!
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Consider asking your daughter about custody arrangements
Consider your child’s feelings before prioritizing your entitlement
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Ex-husband refuses 50/50 custody to cheating ex-wife. NTA.
Taking a stand for custody: NTA, you don’t owe her.
Ex-wife’s infidelity leads to custody dispute. NTA wins.
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Protecting his daughter? Definitely NTA.
Father prioritizes daughter’s well-being over cheating ex-wife.
Father fears 50/50 custody could lead to alienation from daughter
Stepmom not entitled to 50-50 custody. NTA
Ex-wife’s custody request may be a ploy for child support
Refusing 50/50 custody to cheating ex-wife: NTA, valid concerns
Protect yourself and your daughter. Don’t trust a cheater.
Confusion about ages in comment and reply
Let your daughter decide about stepmom. NTA
Legal adoption may affect custody. Check with a lawyer
Let the child decide: What does she want for custody?
Stepmom’s cheating raises concern for daughter’s role model. NTA.
Choosing custody after cheating: NAH, but consult a counselor
Father’s custody decision after cheating ex-wife: NTA
Not the a**hole? Tell us more!
NTA. The ex-wife’s behavior was selfish and cruel. 100% custody.
Stand your ground! NTA for not agreeing to 50/50 custody.
Divorce aftermath: NTA dad’s custody battle with cheating ex-wife
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Avoiding legal ties with cheating ex-wife, NTA for refusing custody.
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Consider mediation or collaborative divorce for a cheaper, less hurtful process.
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Ex-wife cheated, has no legal rights to custody. NTA
Stepmom is not mom, let daughter decide. NTA
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Man wants 50/50 custody of daughter after separation. NTA.
Co-parenting advice: Get lawyers and be cordial for daughter’s sake
Step-mom overstepping boundaries? You’re not the a**hole.
Protect your rights and your daughter’s future. Get a lawyer
Commenter strongly believes cheating ex-wife should not get custody.
