Today, I told my father I registered for the Marines, and that I'm leaving for bootcamp next week. He asked if this means that he doesn't have to pay child support anymore. FML
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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, after a fight with my parents, I told them I was running away. They said, "Good. Now we have less to pay in child support." FML
Today, my mom and dad went to court to negotiate child support for me and my brothers. During the meeting, my dad was asked, "Sir, are you saying that the only reason you want your sons to live with you full time is so you don't have to pay child support?" To which he responded, "Yes." FML
Today, I realized that when my dad said he would pay for my college, he really meant that he was going to forge my signature on a student loan in my name and not make payments on it. FML
Today, I discovered that I don't have a college fund. My mother stole the money when she divorced my dad and he never bothered to tell me. Now he's offered to pay my tuition if I go to a military academy. If I don't take the offer, he wants me to move out by next Friday. FML
Today, I told my dad I was going to the gym. He stood up and clapped. FML
Today, my dad asked to borrow some money off me, so I said okay. Later on, he told me he'll be using it to help divorce my mom. I pretty much just helped pay for my parents' divorce. FML
Today, my father got married. He left me a voicemail to tell me all about it. FML
Today, my mom cleaned out my bank account, saying my "no-good dad" owes her child support and that she'll get it one way or another. FML
Today, my dad had something to tell me. He'd cleaned out my bank account to pay off 38,000 dollars worth of gambling debt. My wedding is in 5 months. FML
Today, I finally got the nerve to tell my parents that I'm no longer going to pay them a flat percent of my salary, but only what they need to cover my expenses. Their response: "Better find a place of your own then, you freeloading bastard." FML
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Top comments
rileykins 0
if you're old enough to join the marines, aren't you old enough to where he doesn't have to pay child support already anyway?
Therealbeast660_fml 0
SEMPER FI!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comments (129)
BitterLoser 0
WOW it should read, "today i realized im a pussy for posting an fml about my dad asking if he had to pay child support, so im going to join the marines and grow a pair(hopefully)"
AceHigh 9
You have no respect for our troops. Lets see you join the military.
stillxsearching 3
if you're over 18 he shouldn't be paying it anyway. which you are since you are able to enlist in the military. therefore this isn't a FML or a YDI ... just the way the world works.
AUAlum2000 0
Thank you for making the commitment to serve. Such a selfless thing. With regard to your child support issue, the answer depends on the state in which you live (assuming that France was a mistake). each state has different guidelines for emancipation, but most will say that support ceases when a child reaches majority or when they become self-sufficient. Even if you're in Colorado, your father can likely argue that there has been a substantial change in circumstances and petition the court for a change. Family law is generally about doing the best thing for a child, not sticking it to one parent or another. Regardless, good luck, and thank you. Keep your head down, and your chin up.
tmmundy 17
what a jerk....most dads r like that...all they care about is not paying for their children. trust me, my ex-owes me thousands of dollars......but I wld rather my daughter be happy than take his $$$.....long story.
RedPillSucks 33
Most dads? Really??? I'm sorry for your situation but such generalizations are unhelpful and serves to create enmity between people who could be caring about each other.
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
^Agree with RPS.
evfreak_fml 0
Good luck. Your father sucks.. he could have shown some support.
alfiozm 0
dam dude that only happens to white kids
sammi_rubs 0
haha don't feel so bad mine would do the same lol
iLuvCupcakesxoxo 0
damn...
Ur_REmEdy 0
No worries man. I told my dad that i was gonna join the Air Force after high skool and he said that he was glad i was finally going far away from him. He told me to keep him updated on when i was planning to visit so he can make sure that he wouldn't there.
ERAUPike 1
The Marines don't like whiny little bitches either
Ur_REmEdy 0
I dont think hes whining its more like..VENTING