By anonymous - 10/11/2016 14:29 - United States - Lewistown

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
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dblogic 19

I'd be tempted to testify truthfully and let them throw her in the slammer...or slap with a huge fine...or whatever penalty she's up against. Your husband shouldn't be blackmailing you with your own marriage. WOW.

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crazy_bananas 31

What the ****. Don't listen to your idiot of a husband. If you get caught lying then you face serious prison time and a hefty fine, as lying in court is a federal offense.

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EoinDonnelly 13

Do one better leave him and testify against her!

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mariri9206 32

OP can get rid of three problems in one go - she can get rid of a bad husband, she can get rid of a bad mother-in-law, and she can get rid being forced to perjure herself, a.k.a. all good things for OP. However, OP's MIL needs to get her brain/logic checked cause she definitely would not be able to "get rid of two problems in one day." She can get rid of one problem - either OP perjures herself and MIL has no legal problems or OP refuses to lie under oath which results in the MIL in still having legal problems but she no longer has to deal with the daughter-in-law she obviously doesn't like.

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Chloe555_fml 27

I worded mine badly, yours works so much better.

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mariri9206 32

Thank you. I think you worded yours great, actually. :)

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TheAprilWitch 21

#42 I'm guessing her mother in law is confident she will get away with whatever she did after the trial either way.

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Zebediabolical 39

Make sure you mention that in court when you tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

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AznLuvsMusic 26

I don't typically jump on the "dump them" train, but if he's truly serious about giving you an ultimatum as awful as that, then I'd seriously reconsider the marriage.

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Mysterybounty 6

The fact your husband is putting you in that position makes him a horrible person. You are better off without him, tell him he needs to grow a pair and you are not lying for his mommy.

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renegadekid2002 14

If you testify against his mother and divorce him go for everything he's got and use what he told you to do against him

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chosha_fml 26

If my husband tried to blackmail me like that, the marriage would be over anyway.

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my2centsworth 15

Actually, OP, you can get rid of two problems in one day if you testify truthfully....

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Bearsmomma 30

That's EXACTLY what she meant by "I can get rid of 2 problems in one day"

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PikarooArtist 17

OP, screw your husband and start filing because lying under oath is a federal offense! Just be honest with the court and be rid of those two assholes!

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