Father Asks Emotionally Fragile Daughter For A Paternity Test In Court Case

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A father going through a hostile divorce asks his daughter to take a paternity test to prove his wife's infidelity. However, the revelation causes the daughter to have a panic attack and move out. The daughter and father have been going to counseling, and the court has ordered the wife not to contact the daughter. The father thought his relationship with his daughter was stronger than genetics, but his sister thinks otherwise. Read on to find out if the father is the a**hole in this situation.

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Father asks for paternity test, wife reveals daughter is an affair baby

A divorce can be a difficult and emotional process for everyone involved, especially children. In this case, a father's attempt to prove his wife's infidelity by asking his daughter for a paternity test has caused even more turmoil. The daughter, already emotionally fragile due to her parents' separation, was devastated to learn that she was an affair baby and that her father had suspicions about her paternity. The wife's manipulative behavior in revealing this information to their daughter has only made matters worse. However, despite the initial setback, the father and daughter are working through their issues with the help of counseling and plan to live together again. It's a complex situation with no clear right or wrong answer, but ultimately the father believed that proving his wife's infidelity was important and that his relationship with his daughter was strong enough to withstand the truth. What do you think - was he wrong to ask for the paternity test or was it necessary to uncover the truth?

Misleading title, but OP is NTA for seeking paternity test.

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Father requests paternity test, daughter reacts negatively, ex-wife at fault.

Whowhatnowhuhwhat | Whowhatnowhuhwhat

Heartbreaking situation, but the father is not at fault. 💔

PlasticEzekiel | PlasticEzekiel

Heart goes out to the emotional daughter 💔

miniatureduck18 | miniatureduck18

🤔 Is transparency worth more than intentions? ESH.

naranghim | naranghim

Suggests a less hurtful way to get genetic testing done. 🧬

SomeoneYouDontKnow70 | SomeoneYouDontKnow70

Divorce battle turns ugly as daughter's mental health is jeopardized. 🤔

stannenb | stannenb

Paternity test not routine but necessary for child support disputes.

NomadicusRex | NomadicusRex

Divorce is hard, but using your daughter as a pawn is worse 😔

WritPositWrit | WritPositWrit

Divorce can be messy and hurtful. Daughter deserves better 💔

ICWhatsNUrP | ICWhatsNUrP

Father and wife's selfishness hurts emotionally fragile daughter 😔

irethkat | irethkat

Father's request for paternity test causes emotional harm to daughter. YTA.

TheoryAddict | TheoryAddict

Don't put adult problems on your child. ESH.

BoredAgain0410 | BoredAgain0410

Father threatens to get a paternity test for his daughter in a divorce, causing wife to reveal affair and traumatize daughter. YTA.

TheRedStem | TheRedStem

Commenter disagrees with NTA verdict and criticizes father's actions.

Mashdoofus | Mashdoofus

Don't crush your daughter's trust. Fix your bond with her.

yourgirlsamus | yourgirlsamus

Father rightfully asks for paternity test amidst manipulative ex-wife. NTA 🙌

pnutbuttercups56 | pnutbuttercups56

Divorce wars should not be fought over children. 👏

BroadElderberry | BroadElderberry

Money over morals: A husband's motive for paternity test 🤑

NakedStreets | NakedStreets

Father's request for paternity test on fragile daughter deemed excessive 💔

mattrogina | mattrogina

Father's request for paternity test angers emotionally fragile daughter. ESH.

eleetza | eleetza

Father's actions receive negative judgement from commenters. 😡

lonnielee3 | lonnielee3

Father and wife both mishandled daughter's trauma with court proceedings 🤦

Acceptable-Spell-606 | Acceptable-Spell-606

Ensuring paternity for daughter's security is not a**hole move. 🧐

awkwardflea | awkwardflea

Involving your child in adult problems? ESH 💩

icruiselife | icruiselife

Father's request for paternity test causes rift in family 🤔

JWJulie | JWJulie

Father not at fault for seeking paternity test. NTA.

dart1126 | dart1126

Commenter calls out father's callousness, wishes him eternal damnation. 🔥

buffalo171 | buffalo171

Ex is an a**hole, but involving daughter is low 💔

morningmint | morningmint

Father's request for a paternity test causes family turmoil. 😢

awesomeness1234 | awesomeness1234

Redditor calls out the inappropriateness of discussing family drama online 🤐

TorontoGameDevs | TorontoGameDevs

Commenter calls father YTA for emotionally fragile daughter and reducing settlement

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Divorce turns ugly as father asks for paternity test. ESH.

orangestar17 | orangestar17

Insensitive father puts fragile daughter in court, ESH.

deadlyhausfrau | deadlyhausfrau

Ex moves new man in and calls daughter an affair baby. NTA

Cherrygrove-elk | Cherrygrove-elk

Father asks traumatized daughter for paternity test, commenters say ESH.

purplepluppy | purplepluppy

Father's request for paternity test deemed cold and uncaring 💔

dovahkiitten12 | dovahkiitten12

User commends poster for good parenting despite difficult situation 👍

HowFunkyIsYourChiken | HowFunkyIsYourChiken

Is a paternity test the only way to move forward? 🤔

verdebot | verdebot

Father fights back against wife's parental alienation tactics. 🙅‍♂️

coded_artist | coded_artist

Father seeks proof of paternity in court, NTA

lilliamos60 | lilliamos60

Heartbroken father gets support after ex's cruel act. ❤️

Tinchotesk | Tinchotesk

Daughter supports father's decision for paternity test. 👍

sweetbettypie | sweetbettypie

Money over daughter's well-being? 💰👨‍👧‍👧

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Asking for a paternity test - NTA, but tactless. 💉

loljkbye | loljkbye

Ex's emotional abuse causes daughter's fear in paternity test case 😔

BeTheCheeto | BeTheCheeto

Using your daughter as a pawn in divorce? 🙅‍♂️ Not cool.

kiwigeekmum | kiwigeekmum

Father's request for paternity test in court case called out as insensitive 💔

stiletto929 | stiletto929

Commenter believes father's actions make him the a**hole.

Marpleface | Marpleface

Surprising revelation: Daughter's latino features hint at affair baby.

cherpumples | cherpumples

Support for NTA but sympathy for emotionally fragile situation 😔

Different-Letter7117 | Different-Letter7117

Daughter caught in the middle of a paternity test dispute. 🤦‍♂️

rnngwen | rnngwen

Father suspects daughter isn't his, but is it worth testing?

Roice32 | Roice32

Commenter calls out father for involving daughter in court case 🤦‍♂️

m4im4ie | m4im4ie

Parents' divorce turns daughter into a pawn, leaving her vulnerable 😔

Forteanforever | Forteanforever

Father's insensitivity towards his fragile daughter is appalling 😔

fishmom5 | fishmom5