Imagine this: You discover that your newborn son isn’t biologically yours. The marriage crumbles, and you part ways with your wife, but not before being legally bound to pay child support. Years pass, and you’ve had no contact with the child. Then, one day, you hear the tragic news of his passing. Would you attend the funeral? This is the moral conundrum one man found himself in. ♂️
The Unwanted Fatherhood

Bound by Law, Not Love ⚖️

The Unanswered Calls

The Tragic News ️

The Funeral Dilemma ⚰️ ♂️

The Furious Ex-Wife

The Painful Accusations ️

The Unyielding Stance ️

The Aftermath

The Moral Question

The Final Dilemma

A Father in Name Only? The Funeral He Didn’t Attend
In a tale that tugs at the heartstrings, a man finds himself in the crosshairs of public opinion for his decision not to attend the funeral of a boy he was legally bound to, but never knew. Despite being the boy’s legal father, he had no relationship with him, and felt no obligation to attend the funeral. His ex-wife, however, saw things differently, accusing him of being a terrible human being. Caught between his own convictions and the wrath of his ex, the man is left questioning his decision. Let’s dive into the internet’s take on this emotionally charged situation.
NTA. Grief can make people do weird things. Understandable situation.

NTA. Paying child support for someone else’s child is f**ked up

NTA – Ex lied about son’s paternity, no obligation to attend funeral

Outrage over man refusing to attend ‘son’s’ funeral. NTA.

Heartbreaking situation with absent father, no good ending in sight

Engaging comment: NTA. Funerals are for comforting the living

NTA refuses to attend ‘son’s’ funeral, sparks child support debate

NTA. Unavoidable fallout: ex’s affair, blame, and consequences of actions.

NTA. Don’t worry about your ex’s grief, focus on yourself

NTA: Not your child, not your responsibility. Let it go.

NTA: You’re not responsible for someone else’s poor life decisions

Ex’s betrayal sparks justified anger and parental responsibility debate.

NTA: Funeral attendance debate sparks fiery phone berating

NTA but your ex sure is! She cheats on you, puts your name on the birth certificate to ensure you are legally on the hook for payment, actually GETS $ from you all these years for a child that you BOTH know you morally shouldn’t have to pay for, and then has the nerve to call you up and gripe that you didn’t show for the funeral??? While I am truly sorry she lost a child, if there is a bright side to this for you, at least your child support payments for a child that isn’t yours now stop immediately.

NTA. No relationship with child, move on.

NTA. You were not his father why would you attend?

NTA. You’re not a shit human being.

Controversial trend of assuming paternity without DNA testing sparks debate

NTA. Compassion wins in the face of tragedy.

No genetic bond, no funeral attendance.
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Outrage over unfair child support ruling after cheating scandal.

NTA: No reason to have a relationship after *her* child’s death

NTA. Attending funerals is about supporting loved ones left behind

NTA. Commenter expresses relief and justifies not attending funeral.

NTA – Attending the funeral would have been awkward and disrespectful

NTA: Ex cheated, lied about child, you’re not obligated.

Debate over mandatory DNA tests sparks heated discussion

NTA. She cheated, trapped you with someone else’s kid.

NTA. Exposing the truth about the mother’s deceitful actions

NTA: Ex’s funeral expectations show lack of understanding and connection
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NTA – Ex’s lies caused misunderstanding, you’re not obligated to attend
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NTA. You got screwed into paying child support. Raise hell at his dad, not you.

Outrage as man refuses to attend ‘son’s’ funeral ️

NTA, collateral result of ex-wife’s actions. Assholes frame punishment.

NTA. No need to attend a funeral for a non-child.

NTA, but watch out for her slandering you on Facebook!

NTA. Ex blames you for loss, better to stay away.

NTA. Ex-wife’s fantasy dad story is f**ked up. She’s a bad person

NTA – No obligation to care for someone else’s child. ♂️

Commenter shares personal experience and supports OP’s decision.

Man refuses to attend ‘son’s’ funeral, sparks outrage ️

Outrage over unfair child support laws. Mind-boggling situation

NTA. Escaped a horrible person and a**hole ex. Good riddance!
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Ex’s guilt misplaced on you, but don’t let it consume you

NTA, absent father sparks outrage by refusing to attend funeral

Uncle’s funeral obsession sparks outrage and disbelief

NTA – Legal system screwed you, not his father. Kind response.

“NTA. Tragic situation, but not your responsibility. Support her.”

NTA: Mother projecting her own mistakes onto her son.
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NTA: Disrespect accusation sparks outrage. Who’s in the wrong?

She should ask the real father. NTA

“Birth certificates are not holy scripture; they can and should be changed to reflect reality.”

NTA. Absent father, grieving mother, and a funeral fallout
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NTA- Left when he was young, screwed over for money. Move on

NTA. Logic is warped. No relationship with non-biological ‘son’

NTA: Woman blames others for her own choices. Hang up!

NTA. Ex’s actions led to unrealistic expectations and unfairness.

Biological father absent, sparks debate on parental involvement

No bond, no invite.

Supportive comment, acknowledging the person’s pain and offering understanding.

NTA- Ex’s mistake, not yours. No guilt for being absent.

NTA. Absolved of fatherhood due to her deceitful actions. ♂️

NTA: Ex cheated, no point arguing, just block and move on.

NTA. Messed up situation, but you did nothing wrong. Cut contact

Father refuses to attend ‘son’s’ funeral, sparks outrage ️

No positive memories or relationship, no role in the funeral.

Outrage over absent father who questions child’s paternity

⚖️ Deceived into child support: A broken legal system

NTA. Grieving mom’s inappropriate anger sparks outrage. Block and move on.
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NTA. You were not the father, just a random ex.

NTA. Laws should protect men from paying child support for non-biological children.
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NTA. No bond, no connection. Ex’s affair partner’s responsibility.

NTA for refusing to attend ‘son’s’ funeral after paternity fraud

Heartbreaking situation where a father refuses to attend his ‘son’s’ funeral

Not the a**hole. What’s the story behind this?
