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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I found out that I have to appear in juvenile court because I refused to go visit my dad, even though it was court ordered. FML
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
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
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
Today, I found out that my best friend's dad used my internet connection to make threats online. I'm going to have to go to court for it. FML
Today, I found out my newly-divorced father is now going to marry my girlfriend's mother. Tough situation here. FML
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
Today, I got served with a child support hearing. I've never met the woman suing and the person she’s going after has the same name as me. The court people told me not to worry, but those are famous last words and I know it. FML
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
Today, I found out that I have to appear in juvenile court because I kept running away from home. I kept running away because my stepdad beats my mom and she won't do anything about it. They said I might have to go to detention. FML
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mijzelffan 0
ouch. Just say you're staying neutral in the court
Hazimius 0
Despite the OP having no control over the situation, there are still YDI votes...
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Autumnatic 0
so go and dont say anything bad about your mom? not difficult? unless she really did do something horrible and illegal and in that case, its not taking sides its a matter of telling the truth.
justanotherhuman 21
Agree with Autumnatic completely. Do what you must do within the requirements of the law. Just remember to thank Daddy for dragging you into the thick of this, when you've expressed your wishes to both parties clearly in the past. FYL, for now.
Sadmadglad 0
All you have to say is that you plead the fifth and you won't go to jail but you won't go against your mom or dad so there ya go
m5matt95 0
I am going through the same thing
Ejigantor 0
While it's true that the 5th ammendment does not apply here, and there are not any federal laws preventing you from being compelled to testify against a non-spouse family member (that I'm aware of), that doesn't mean that there aren't state laws providing that protection. Without knowing any details of the case, I wouldn't want to comment on the probability of the judge compelling you to testify if you declare that you don't want to - it can depend on the case, and on the judge - if he does compell you and you remain silent you can face fines / jail time for contempt of court, and you should definetely show up, but if you're really against it, simply respond to all questions by stating that you were on the moon. "Where were you on July 11th, 2006" "I was on the moon" "What can you tell us about the events that took place that day in August 2002?" "I don't know, I was on the moon. With Steve." "Did you brush your teeth?" "I was on the moon" or "I don't know, I was dead at the time!"
LadySpaz 1
"I was on the moon." Priceless. XD
yeppat 0
its called the fifth amendment, plead it
AlyshaDeShae 10
You might be required to show, but you aren't required to testify. Read up on the fifth amendment. :-)
tronner 0
why don't you, because the 5th Amendment isn't applicable. God - even type it on Wikipedia for hell's sake!
nuutsacker 0
the fifth amendment protects against SELF-incrimination. he actually can be forced to testify against someone else
ndesi62 0
Go to jail. Don't compromise on your principles. You're in the moral right anyway, I doubt you'll be in there for more than a few days.
haha_ydi_bitch 0
by law the court can't make a child testify against their parents. ydi for not knowing that.