Miscellaneous: Today, I found out that my father, who is divorced from my mother,...

By Anonymous - 07/07/2009 05:46 - United States

Today, I found out that my father, who is divorced from my mother, has set up a lawsuit against her and that I am required to go to court and testify against her as a witness. I've tried to keep neutral for six years, and I'll go to jail if I don't show up. FML

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By anonymous - 10/11/2016 14:29 - United States - Lewistown

Today, I was subpoenaed on behalf of my mother-in-law. My husband said if I didn't defend her and consequently lie under oath, our marriage is over. She said, "I can get rid of two problems in one day!" FML

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By livin - 11/09/2009 06:10 - United States

Today, I found out that on Wednesday, when I have 2 exams, I'm called to testify in court. If I go to court, I cannot make the exams. If I take the exams, I'll be held in contempt and arrested. FML

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By haku4u - 01/04/2013 23:18 - United States - Port Charlotte

Today, I got served paperwork stating that my ex-fiancée is suing me again for child support. About 7 years ago, I proved via DNA testing within the court system that I was not the father the first time. I see a talk show in my future. FML

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By Jason - 31/10/2017 04:00

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By Anonymous - 11/10/2013 16:43 - United States - Logan

Today, I finally decided to stand up for myself and quit my crappy job working for my abusive father. I gave him a few insults too, to which he reacted by calling the police and claiming I'd threatened to murder him. I spent three hours in jail before they finally let me go. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/12/2009 02:17 - United States

Today, my mom admitted that her story about my dad leaving us for his current wife was a lie. He left when he caught her with a coworker. She blocked his number and got a restraining order to keep him from telling his side of the story. I haven't talked to my dad for six years because of this. FML

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By notgivingup - 01/10/2012 03:21 - United States

Today, I had to serve my boyfriend's father with a restraining order. FML

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By kennedygeeee - 08/09/2009 02:28 - United States

Today, I found out my mom was getting remarried, to my dad. He's been in prison for five years because he pushed her out a window. FML

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By Taylor Easley - 17/03/2012 04:53 - United States

Today, my mom was put in jail for beating the shit out of my dad. FML

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mijzelffan 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 16:31

ouch. Just say you're staying neutral in the court

Hazimius 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 16:31

Despite the OP having no control over the situation, there are still YDI votes...

Comments

Major_General 10

Tuesday 7 July 2009 22:01

You need a lawyer. Get one, and do exactly what they say. Also, don't get one with the help of your mother. Yours needs to be independent from her counsel.

blessed516 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 22:24

plead the fifth

RelayGraham 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 22:27

You Have The Right to Remain Silent! Use it!

boomerang247 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 22:28

can u not take tha fifth?

Guairdean 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 22:32

Have your lawyer contact their lawyer and remind them that you'll be the one choosing their nursing home.

dyingstart 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 22:33

Please, please, please see a lawyer, even if you're just asking for legal advice. Good luck

Avenging_Angel 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 22:58

I thought you wouldn't have to testify cuz you're too personally involved? I dunno, pretty much all I know about court cases is what I've learned from Jodi Picoult books, and I'm pretty sure they can't force you :/

tronner 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 23:21

that's funny, because the only thing I know about medicine I learned from Dr. Seuss books and I'm pretty sure you shouldn't hop on pop. I dunno about you, but if I wanted someone to testify about something, I'd want they to have been PERSONALLY INVOLVED In it.

Jessaly_fml 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 22:59

That really sucks, parents get ******* immature when it comes to divorce...

Pwibble 2

Tuesday 7 July 2009 23:18

The problem is though that if he tells the exact truth and does his darndest to favor neither side they'll probably BOTH come down on him going "omg why did you tell them that???!11!1/ Do you hate me?" "Well mummy/daddy, in this country we have a thing called "telling the truth to court judges"" probably won't cut it.

McLaughlane 0

Tuesday 7 July 2009 23:18

You have to go, yes. That doesn't mean you have to say what your dad wants you to say. Tell them that you don't think your mom did anything wrong or whatever.