Miscellaneous: Today, I was subpoenaed on behalf of my mother-in-law. My husband...

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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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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By hate enough to kill... - 14/10/2012 20:57 - Netherlands - Stevensweert

Today, I witnessed my mother-in-law reach into my wife's purse and practically empty it out into her pocket. When I confronted her and called my wife into the room, both of them accused me of lying through my teeth, because I've always hated her. FML

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Today, my mother-in-lawyer threatened to sue me unless I took my professional wedding photographs off Facebook, as she didn't like that they made her look fat. She is over 300 pounds. FML

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Today, my future mother-in-law finally admitted that I'm "not the girl for her son" and that she will do anything to break us up. FML

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By chieftain - 09/05/2012 19:34 - Norway - T?nsberg

Today, I am defending a client on trial for perjury. She is a sweet girl and the first person I've loved in years, but she keeps doing everything she can to make herself look guilty in front of the jury. Now I'm having a daily crisis of conscience in the middle of the courtroom. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/10/2015 05:13 - United States - Yorba Linda

Today, I learned that if you complain to your mom about your future mother-in-law's bitchiness, your overprotective mom might confront her about it and end up punching her in the face. My fiancée blames me for the incident. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/03/2015 22:26 - United States - Irving

Today, my mother in law accidentally cc'd me on an email she was sending to my husband, telling him that his youth is fleeting and that he should leave me while he still has time. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/08/2022 18:00

Today, my future mother-in-law tried to blackmail me out of the wedding with photographs of me with another man. Her son and I met on a swingers website and we both have multiple sexual partners, so we had to tell her the truth. Awkward doesn’t begin to describe it. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/06/2021 06:01

Today, my mother-in-law constantly threatens to commit suicide, unless my husband pays her bills. He told me I don’t care about his happiness because I told him he can’t keep giving in to her guilt trips. FML

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dblogic 19

Thursday 10 November 2016 18:54

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.

crazy_bananas 31

Thursday 10 November 2016 18:55

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.

Comments

shanson 22

Friday 11 November 2016 15:19

Yeah sounds like that divorce might be a good idea anyway

DJRy 13

Friday 11 November 2016 18:58

Is he worth it if he's going to threaten you like that? **** that guy, testify. I:

chibiachika 13

Friday 11 November 2016 22:42

Try to schedule your divorce hearing on the same day your MiL's trial is. Less trips to the courthouse! Your husband is a scumbag, I'd drop him.

CountZiggenpuss 7

Friday 11 November 2016 23:48

Tell the truth and enjoy being single. You don't need either of these douchenozzles in your life.

Namenlos_fml 20

Sunday 13 November 2016 0:19

Tell the truth. If your husband is taking that attitude, he's not on your side. If you lie under oath, you're not on the government's side, meaning you now have two entities that can totally screw you. That's why you need to tell the truth. Don't side with someone who isn't on your side.

TheLostCauseFML 40

Sunday 13 November 2016 6:47

Better off without that negativity in your life. Never lie under oath. A loving husband wouldn't ask you to lie, and from the sounds of it.. the Mother in-law has held quite a bit of animosity towards you for some time now. Do what's right. And YOU will solve three problems at once. Three birds, with one stone, rather than just two. No need to play Marriage Games. Goodluck, OP! May the odds be ever in your favor!

jvanevery 19

Sunday 13 November 2016 9:48

nope perjury can get you 5 years in jail

JustNatalie 8

Monday 14 November 2016 22:01

I don't know what "subpoenaed" is, but sounds like a shitty husband. Stand your ground! He shouldn't use your marriage against you! That is morally wrong.

logicalliv 9

Tuesday 15 November 2016 20:46

So can you. Ditch both of their felonious asses. If you're feeling really mean, you could probably bring charges against your husband for his threats.