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Toxic Dad Claims Daughter “Owes” Him For Raising Her, She Panics As He Sends Her A $15K Invoice
Since parents decide to give birth to children, it’s only natural that they take complete responsibility until their kids turn into adults. I used to think that it was a universal fact, but then I read about some evil fathers and mothers who proved otherwise.
Take a look at this toxic dad who demanded that his daughter pay him $15,000 for “room and board” during her last two years of high school. She had a feeling that he was doing it just to control her, but it still sent her into a frenzy of panic. Here’s what actually happened…
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After the poster had gone no-contact with her dad for 6 months, he sent her a $15,000 invoice for raising her from 16 to 18 years of age
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He threatened that she had 30 days to cough up the money or he would take her to court, which really sent her into a panicked frenzy
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She knew that it was illegal and he was just trying to control her, but still feared that she would have to see him in court
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The worst part was that he also threatened her siblings with the same thing, which left her feeling more devastated than ever
In today’s twisted story, the original poster (OP) tells us how she got caught up in unnecessary drama, all thanks to her cruel father. It had been 6 months since she had gone no-contact with him, and she was having the time of her life when he popped back into it. She was horrified when he sent her an invoice of $15,000 for raising her when she was 16 to 18 years of age.
Much to her shock, the man had broken things down to rent, utilities, transportation costs, and even “emotional labor.” Moreover, he also demanded that she pay up the money within 30 days, or he would take her to small claims court. The worst part was that she was already going to therapy because of this toxic man, so she knew that it was all illegal and just a tactic to control her.
However, a lawyer said that he might sue her, just to harass her, and OP was afraid that she would have to meet him in court. She also had a strong feeling that he was trying to punish her for going no-contact with him. The poster also soon figured out that her stepmom was also involved in the whole thing, as the woman claimed it was fair, since she was “expensive to raise.”
There was more bad news for OP as she found out that the couple was also threatening to do the same to her siblings once they turned 18. The poster was so distressed by the whole situation that she didn’t even know what to do. Her therapist insisted that she should stay no-contact, but the poster was skeptical about it, so she vented online and sought advice.
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Redditors were quick to jump to the fact that his claims were utterly bogus, and no judge would even entertain him. Even data shows that “parents and caregivers are legally responsible for providing for their children with food, clothing, housing, physical and mental health care, public or private education, financial support, supervision, and protection until they become adults.”
Just like Redditors said, no court will even hear him out. Folks were also enraged that he was pulling such shenanigans just to control his children. Experts warn that such a type of parenting is harmful because it interferes with normal development. They further stress that children with controlling parents have a higher risk of experiencing anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues.
No wonder the poster was already in therapy because of this awful person. Folks cautioned that she should just ignore him, or he would only end up harassing her more. Research also states that it’s best to protect your own well-being during such times, even if it means going against your own parents. Looks like she should listen to her therapist and stay no-contact with the man.
Some people also advised that she should get CPS involved, as the man was being awful to her minor sibling as well. That sounds like it might help her if he takes her to court, even if it’s just to harass her, right? Do you agree with their advice? Also, we would love to hear how you would handle the situation if you were in her shoes, so leave your thoughts in the comments below!
Netizens instantly called out her toxic dad and also assured her that what he was trying to do was ridiculously illegal
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FreeTheUnicorn 1 week ago
There's no legal basis, and the lawyer should be able to respond on OPs behalf, especially if the case is just going to be thrown out immediately. So she doesn't have to go to court and see him. When it's thrown out and he finds out he is on the hook for OPs legal fees, make sure to tell the siblings. But the most important is helping the siblings start planning an escape.
Apatheist Account2 1 week ago
You can't sue someone for something like this a) if there's no agreement in advance and b) they're under 18, in which case, the parents are responsible. He'd effectively be suing himself. This is also higher than the small claims limit. Can be safely ignored.
Jenny 1 week ago
It depends on the state as to the $ limit, it can be up to $25k in some. The first part of your post is spot-on, though.
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Janelle Collard 1 week ago (edited)
Hopefully, OP's lawyer will do this pro bono and will also help out OP's siblings. Also countersuing sounds like a good idea. I can't think of any place that lets parents sue their kids cuz the parents *raised* said kids until they were 18! Also, letting everyone on social media know may be a good idea to let people see why OP went NC with dear old dad.
Zoe Vokes 1 week ago
OP probably doesn’t want to countersue and be forced to see him in court or interact with their father in any way, much easier to ignore and stay no contact
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KatSaidThat 1 week ago
Ok, just when I thought I had read the bottom of parents' depravity, this drops. Sue him for emotional distress and cruelty. Because apparently you can.
JL 1 week ago
What kind of lawyer says "I'll take the case, I think you have a legitimate claim here."?
JB 1 week ago (edited)
Small claims doesn’t require a lawyer. But it’s obviously all BS on the dad’s part as $15K is higher than the maximum allowed in most, if not all, small claims courts.
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The Starsong Princess 1 week ago
When someone says they are going to sue you for something stupid, your response should be “see you in court”. If your dad wants to go to court and be told he’s stupid and wasting the court’s time, let him. You don’t need a lawyer to represent you and you can ask security to keep him away from you. But it likely won’t come to that.
Kate Johnson 1 week ago
So dad is such a profound moron that he doesn't understand he had a legal responsibility to raise his kid and no compensation is due him. I'd send him a note saying, I hope you die soon, alone, unloved and afraid, so I can enjoy pissing on your grave and do a little dance of joy.
marianne eliza 1 week ago
if you receive something in the mail addressed to you, that you did not order or agree to, then you can keep it for free. There's a legal precedent, if not a law about that. You didn't ask to be conceived or born. You owe nothing.
Enlee Jones 1 week ago
Then dad will sue them because they never visit anymore, and then sue them for grandparents rights if they have kids.
FreeTheUnicorn 1 week ago
There's no legal basis, and the lawyer should be able to respond on OPs behalf, especially if the case is just going to be thrown out immediately. So she doesn't have to go to court and see him. When it's thrown out and he finds out he is on the hook for OPs legal fees, make sure to tell the siblings. But the most important is helping the siblings start planning an escape.
Apatheist Account2 1 week ago
You can't sue someone for something like this a) if there's no agreement in advance and b) they're under 18, in which case, the parents are responsible. He'd effectively be suing himself. This is also higher than the small claims limit. Can be safely ignored.
Jenny 1 week ago
It depends on the state as to the $ limit, it can be up to $25k in some. The first part of your post is spot-on, though.
Load More Replies... Janelle Collard 1 week ago (edited)
Hopefully, OP's lawyer will do this pro bono and will also help out OP's siblings. Also countersuing sounds like a good idea. I can't think of any place that lets parents sue their kids cuz the parents *raised* said kids until they were 18! Also, letting everyone on social media know may be a good idea to let people see why OP went NC with dear old dad.
Zoe Vokes 1 week ago
OP probably doesn’t want to countersue and be forced to see him in court or interact with their father in any way, much easier to ignore and stay no contact
Load More Replies... KatSaidThat 1 week ago
Ok, just when I thought I had read the bottom of parents' depravity, this drops. Sue him for emotional distress and cruelty. Because apparently you can.
JL 1 week ago
What kind of lawyer says "I'll take the case, I think you have a legitimate claim here."?
JB 1 week ago (edited)
Small claims doesn’t require a lawyer. But it’s obviously all BS on the dad’s part as $15K is higher than the maximum allowed in most, if not all, small claims courts.
Load More Replies... The Starsong Princess 1 week ago
When someone says they are going to sue you for something stupid, your response should be “see you in court”. If your dad wants to go to court and be told he’s stupid and wasting the court’s time, let him. You don’t need a lawyer to represent you and you can ask security to keep him away from you. But it likely won’t come to that.
Kate Johnson 1 week ago
So dad is such a profound moron that he doesn't understand he had a legal responsibility to raise his kid and no compensation is due him. I'd send him a note saying, I hope you die soon, alone, unloved and afraid, so I can enjoy pissing on your grave and do a little dance of joy.
marianne eliza 1 week ago
if you receive something in the mail addressed to you, that you did not order or agree to, then you can keep it for free. There's a legal precedent, if not a law about that. You didn't ask to be conceived or born. You owe nothing.
Enlee Jones 1 week ago
Then dad will sue them because they never visit anymore, and then sue them for grandparents rights if they have kids.
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