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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You deserved it 3 318

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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 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

spamtastic404 0

Wednesday 8 July 2009 1:50

plead the fifth then you wont have to say anything :

I_am_stupid_also 6

Wednesday 8 July 2009 2:35

They can put put you in jail for contempt of court until you talk. You would need a lawyer to get yourself out of that mess. The lawyer would have to establish there really self-incriminating matter involved.

FreedomFirst 0

Wednesday 8 July 2009 2:59

I would talk to a lawyer and find out if you are actually required. If so, personally, I would tell your dad that it's a shame his money means more to him than his child.

tradit03 0

Wednesday 8 July 2009 3:06

I smell bs from the fml. kinda like someone I know. ..

bobthecowenator 0

Wednesday 8 July 2009 3:20

Just plead the fifth. You don't actually have to talk.

jklol2 0

Wednesday 8 July 2009 3:23

"Plead the 5th" this, "Plead the 5th" that. Stop throwing "Plead the 5th" around when it doesn't work with the situation whatsoever. Read the amendment CAREFULLY before posting your ignorant comments.

sika_fml 0

Wednesday 8 July 2009 4:31

God that's so ridiculous. We have spousal immunity to keep married people from having to testify against each other...but we nothing to protect children or other family members. Stupid justice system.

mikew85 0

Wednesday 8 July 2009 5:09

Can you plead or refuse to answer the questions some other way?

CaptainPat 0

Wednesday 8 July 2009 5:45

Plead the 5th, OR, say its a conflict of interest.

starvingxartist 0

Wednesday 8 July 2009 5:52

yeah, and you're an idiot because just because you have to show up doesn't mean you have to testify. your mom's not even required to testify. you fully have the right to just keep your mouth shut.