Man Refuses to Give His Daughter Back to Her Biological Mother After Years of Abandonment

Imagine raising a child for over a decade, pouring your heart and soul into their upbringing, only to have their biological mother come back into the picture and demand custody. That’s the dilemma facing one man, whose sister left her daughter in his care and never returned.

After years of trying to find out what happened, he discovered that his sister had started a new family and moved on. But when she finally returned, she demanded her daughter back, causing a family feud that has left everyone hurt and confused.

This man is faced with a difficult decision: does he give up the daughter he loves like his own, or risk losing her forever by keeping her away from her biological mother?

Read on to find out if he’s the a**hole or not in this situation .

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Father fights for custody of abandoned daughter, heartwarming dedication ❤️

A moral dilemma: Am I the a**hole for keeping her?

Father reconsiders keeping daughter from abandoned biological mother ❤️

Father apologizes for phrasing and clarifies daughter’s autonomy

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Father refuses to give daughter back to her absent mother

Imagine raising a child that’s not biologically yours for over a decade, only for the biological mother to suddenly show up and demand custody. Well, that’s the situation this father found himself in. After years of taking care of his niece-turned-daughter, the biological mother shows up out of the blue, demanding that her daughter be returned to her.

But the father, who has grown to love and care for the child as his own, is not willing to let her go. The story takes a heartbreaking turn when the biological mother brings up the father’s infertility, causing him immense hurt. As the father struggles with the decision of whether or not to let the mother back into their lives, tensions rise and emotions run high.

Read on to find out the father’s dilemma and whether or not he’s in the wrong for keeping the mother away from her daughter.

NTA. Legal rights granted. Consider Milly’s opinion, lawyer up.

NTA granted parental rights after abandonment, daughter’s wish respected.

A father’s dilemma on revealing the truth to his daughter ❤️

Man refuses to give daughter back to biological mother. Commenter supports decision.

Father refuses to give daughter back to absent mother.

Let Milly be the decision maker with proper guidance

A father’s dilemma: NTA for keeping his daughter, but honesty is key

Engaging with the comment and asking questions to uncover the truth

Protecting his daughter from manipulation by wealthy biological mother

Heartwarming advice for a difficult situation ❤️

Be honest with Milly or risk her resentment in future

Biological mother’s attempt to explain abandonment angers family members

Choosing to keep the daughter is understandable, but honesty is key.

Supporting daughter’s choice amidst sister’s expensive bribe attempts

Unanswered questions arise about Laila’s past and new family

Heartbreaking situation, NTA for letting Milly decide ❤️

Biological mother wants daughter back after years of abandonment, commenters side with father

Commenter defends OP’s decision to keep custody of abandoned child.

Advice for a father struggling with his daughter’s biological mother’s return ❤️

Adopted commenter shares experience and advises OP to let daughter decide.

Legal battle over custody of abandoned daughter, with divided opinions.

NTA dad needs to prepare for wealthy, manipulative bio mom’s tactics

Father shares custody battle experience, advises honesty with daughter.

Parental rights vs. custodial rights: Explained in two comments

Protect your daughter and your custody, talk to a lawyer

Father refuses to return daughter after years of abandonment. NTA.

NTA. Your daughter needs your love and support through this.

NTA. Your daughter, your responsibility. Abandonment doesn’t equal ownership ‍♂️

Heartwarming support for a mother who overcame abandonment. ❤️

Honesty is the best policy – NTA dad should tell all

Protective father faces dilemma about revealing daughter’s past.

Prepare Milly for possible contact with her biological mother.

Daughter’s well-being is top priority, NTA for protecting her

Daughter deserves to know her biological mother is back, but NTA ❤️

Parental rights granted, but fear of losing Milly persists. Contact a lawyer.

Rebuilding a relationship with a birth mother after abandonment requires patience ❤️ ‍ ‍

Father keeps daughter safe after 11 years, NTA.

Daughter’s biological mother abandoned her. NTA for keeping her.

A heartwarming comment with genuine concern ❤️

Discussing with child important, caution with sister’s intentions

Taking responsibility for a child not yours, NTA

Father steps up after years of abandonment. NTA

Biological mother reappears after years of abandonment, daughter should not live with her

Daughter abandoned for 11 years, who has the right?

14-year-old girl should decide if she wants to see her bio mom or not , NTA adoptive parents are rightfully protective.

Abandoned daughter’s biological father is NTA for not returning her

Heartfelt comment defends father’s right to keep daughter.

Seek counseling before telling her about her bio mom

Discussion on legal repercussions of long-term parental abandonment.

Be cautious of biological mother’s sudden interest in daughter

Protecting your child is the priority , make sure to supervise their meeting

Hopeful for a different outcome in emotional custody battle

Speculating the mother’s motives after 11 years of no contact

NTA. Consider consulting an attorney for advice on how to proceed

NTA steps up to raise niece after sister abandons her for 11 years.

In a complicated situation, ESH. But the daughter’s opinion matters too

Don’t let her dictate. Your daughter’s choice and honesty matter

Honesty and therapy are key in navigating a difficult situation ‍

Reuniting with her biological mom after years, NTA handles it gracefully

Father fights for custody after sister demands daughter back.

OP is NTA for keeping custody and showing love for daughter ❤️

Being honest with your daughter about her biological mother is key

Sibling support and NTA judgement for child custody battle

Honesty is key when a 14-year-old chooses between moms ‍