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By Widowmaker - 09/08/2010 04:03 - France

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
I agree, your life sucks 33 419
You deserved it 3 529

Same thing different taste

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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

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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)"

You have no respect for our troops. Lets see you join the military.

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.

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 31

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.

Good luck. Your father sucks.. he could have shown some support.

dam dude that only happens to white kids

haha don't feel so bad mine would do the same lol

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.

The Marines don't like whiny little bitches either

I dont think hes whining its more like..VENTING