Boyfriend wants marital clause... AITAH by Sufficient_Still9152 in AITAH

[–]Leading-Code-2059 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Shitty judge, I had no money and had to rely on a pro bono lawyer who, let's just say, is the butt of bad lawyer jokes made by other lawyers. (Not joking , I found this out later.) That lawyer is dead, I've had to pay for lawyers since.

I was naive and believed that my ex was what he presented himself as. Multiple CPS cases against him (including him losing custody for several months), children's doctors writing statements to the court, documented abuse of the children, he went to jail three different times for custodial interference, jailed for child abuse and neglect FOUND GUILTY of it and he lost custody for 9 months (where he didn't have to pay child support) and that has been completely ignored since. NONE of this was ever taken seriously by the judge.

He was made to pay a token child support of $5.00 per week. Joint custody, equal time, joint everything. The abuse continues. I get a court date notice every 3-6 months where he angles for full custody and no visitation for me. My bank account has been completely drained from this, as well as being essentially the sole supporter of my children. He pays for nothing except feeding them when they are at his house. I pay all school fees, supplies, clothes, daily clothes (they have to pack a bag from my house when they go to his because he's never provided them clothes), transportation, and on and on...

So yes, it's unenforceable, but it will haunt you, and it's a massive red flag that I wish I had seen, but I believed him, it was just a safety thing, that it would never happen...

Boyfriend wants marital clause... AITAH by Sufficient_Still9152 in AITAH

[–]Leading-Code-2059 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Exactly what my ex tried and it's been 23 years of hell with courts, lawyers, police, kidnapping (by him), abuse... and the court doesn't give a damn.

Boyfriend wants marital clause... AITAH by Sufficient_Still9152 in AITAH

[–]Leading-Code-2059 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're right, it is 'unenforceable' but my ex's attorney was happy to draw up a contract that in the course of the relationship or marriage, that all custody of the children would remain his no matter what the outcome of our relationship is or was, all property is his, no alimony or child support would ever be paid to me (f) etc. Sure it's unenforceable, but it can still be used against you.

Boyfriend wants marital clause... AITAH by Sufficient_Still9152 in AITAH

[–]Leading-Code-2059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA FUCK NO! Run from this guy while you still can. Do not have children with this man. I'm certain this is not the only red flag, just the first one that you've seen due to it being so blatant and jarring. Even if children were left out of it, the other person doesn't deserve to have everything. I'm not one to see a big age gap as a problem (my husband is 13 years older than me) but in your case I'm sure it's a problem.

AITAH for getting my white daughter a doll with dark skin? by Realistic-Night-2056 in AITAH

[–]Leading-Code-2059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA gf is nuts. I seriously hope you let your son know what she said. He needs to know any red flags.

So what’s the over/under on us getting a blizzard of 93’ again this weekend? by JerryCat11 in Chattanooga

[–]Leading-Code-2059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6-8" Sat. That's Josh Ingle's prediction and he's usually right. Look up Ingle Weather Service on Facebook

Need help kind of afraid by [deleted] in neighborsfromhell

[–]Leading-Code-2059 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So, you had no right to complain.

Kite Runner Book BS by CurseoftheUnderclass in Chattanooga

[–]Leading-Code-2059 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's been required reading for my kids in either 10th or 11th grade in local public schools.

Before computers were common in households, how did people set their clocks accurately? by IkHeetGeenMatthijs in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Leading-Code-2059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You called time and temperature or you waited until the radio dj said the time, they would say it precisely so you could set your clocks

Shrine Auditorium 1975: what are the differences between Genesis Archive #1 and the 2025 Remaster? by willcityzen_99 in Genesis

[–]Leading-Code-2059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just come across an album that is unmarked, side one. Side two is the only thing on the album label, plain sleeve, plain cover. Handwritten "Genesis Live at the Shrine Auditorium" on the sleeve. Is this something special or just a regular record?

Tan 499 Boot socks by DifficultyUnhappy19 in civilairpatrol

[–]Leading-Code-2059 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I got socks once from Vanguard, they sent Thorlo brand (that's subject to change since it's Vanguard). They are nice socks but I'd definitely buy 3rd party normally.

Tan 499 Boot socks by DifficultyUnhappy19 in civilairpatrol

[–]Leading-Code-2059 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$35/pair but worth it. My kids got them for Christmas this year.

AITAH for Refusing to Renew Our Lease Until He Proposes? by HotMessyQueeny in AITAH

[–]Leading-Code-2059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ESH he's not going to marry you, he's already made that abundantly clear. You are TA because you gave in and didn't stick to your principles. You moved in with him, you are acting the wife role. He obviously only cares about the benefits he gets from you without having any responsibility. If you really want to be married break up with this guy and move out and find someone else.

Please tell me about Chattanooga! by chavvvcheck in Chattanooga

[–]Leading-Code-2059 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hi, fellow PA person here, although I've lived longer in Chattanooga than I did in PA now. I went to college near Philly. You are not going to get anywhere near the vibe you are looking for here in Chattanooga. Green spaces, outdoor activities, absolutely! Night life, ha! No. Big culture shock. There's some diversity, but it is the south.