Man Seeks Divorce And Makes An Impossible Demand From His Kids After Finding Out That His Wife Had An Affair

One family argument turned into a full-blown paternity standoff, and now a college plan is hanging by a thread. A father who learned his wife had an affair decided to put his children in the middle of the fallout, then made school funding depend on DNA tests. That suspicion has left one child terrified, another already taking a test, and everyone wondering what happens next.

The situation is messy, painful, and far from over. Read on.

Who's your daddy?

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The thing is, the father promised to fund his kids' college way before the cheating incident occurred, and all of the kids were depending on that money.

And the story starts...

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Here's what

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The OP’s elder sister was certain she was her father's daughter, so she took the paternity test. Also, she was the one in college already, which is why she needed that DNA test to return positive.

Testing time

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Pre-cheating

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That feeling

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Sadly, the OP emphatically believes that he's not his father's biological child since people have been letting him know that he does not look like the rest of his family. The OP is also totally terrified that his father won't ever reach out to him again, not to mention pay for his school, as he would rather not take the test, but he feels like he has no other option.

My fear is...

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Not a college fund

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The OP additionally specifies that the money isn't in a college fund, and that is why it may not go to his mother after the divorce is finalized. The OP also shared that he was starting school soon and that, since his dad was paying, he picked an expensive school, but currently, his mother couldn’t afford it, even if she wanted to finance it.

This is similar to a man arguing with his stepbrother over splitting a late father’s inheritance.

About to start college

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So mad right now

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A decision has to be made

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Later, the OP edited the post to inform everyone that he had read their comments and had decided to proceed with the test because it is better to know and be certain. Redditors had a lot to say, and here are some of their comments:

This comment section did not hold back.

Being punished for something beyond your control

TheGingerCynic

You are definitely capable

Squishoms

You're his child no matter what

Proud_World_6241

Start applying for scholarships

MentalIce6

Not your fault nor your dad's either

SharkClub12

He deserves the truth

Odd_Trifle_2604

Not a nice dad

iamthedave69

"I would do the test though"

Potential_Speech_703

You get to lose if you don't do the test

gherbi2356

The article has sparked significant engagement online, with over 21K upvotes and more than 1.2K comments reflecting the tumultuous emotions surrounding infidelity, particularly its impact on children. The complexities of these situations are painfully evident as the father navigates his feelings of betrayal and the consequences that ripple through the family structure. It raises a critical question about the demands placed on children amid adult conflicts. Readers are invited to weigh in on whether the father's actions were justified or excessive. How would one handle such a heartbreaking scenario? This situation invites further reflection on the intricacies of family dynamics and the lasting effects of such painful experiences.

Before you pick sides, read how one sibling challenged a dad’s unequal will payout.