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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Comments (161)
Major_General 10
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
plead the fifth
RelayGraham 0
You Have The Right to Remain Silent! Use it!
boomerang247 0
can u not take tha fifth?
Guairdean 0
Have your lawyer contact their lawyer and remind them that you'll be the one choosing their nursing home.
dyingstart 0
Please, please, please see a lawyer, even if you're just asking for legal advice. Good luck
Avenging_Angel 0
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
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
That really sucks, parents get ******* immature when it comes to divorce...
Pwibble 2
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
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.