A mother lost custody of her daughter after she decided to divorce her spouse due to his infidelity. Over time, the daughter refused to see her mother, influenced by her beliefs that her mother was in the wrong. The daughter did not reach out to her mom again until she ran out of money and couldn’t afford to pay for college.

A woman who married a wealthy man thought she was fortunate to have someone who supported her family. He would lavish her parents with luxurious gifts, paid off her sister’s credit card debts, and secured a high-paying job for her brother in a reputable company.

Her husband’s in-laws adored him and often supported him during tough times in their marriage, including his first act of infidelity. The woman had just given birth to their child, Kelly, at the time. She felt vulnerable but wanted to leave her husband.

However, her family persuaded her to forgive him, arguing that Kelly needed a stable family with both parents. The woman listened to her family and stayed, convincing herself that she couldn’t be the best wife then because of her pregnancy.

When Kelly was around 12 years old, her husband had another affair. By that point, she had decided to divorce him. But her in-laws disagreed, wanting to avoid any family scandal. Her parents shared similar sentiments, eager to maintain the benefits from her husband’s generosity.

Despite their opposition, she went ahead with the divorce and lost custody of Kelly. Her husband, with his financial power, hired top-notch lawyers, and even had the backing of her family. The woman, however, received alimony and a good settlement.

She tried to stay connected with Kelly, arranging visits and reaching out continuously. But Kelly, influenced by her father, grandparents, and relatives, saw her mother as the villain who broke the family apart. As she grew older, Kelly refused to see her mother, convinced of her wrongful actions.

Kelly Only Reconnected with Her Mother for Money

The mother leaned on her best friend Tina in these challenging times, considering her a confidant and rock. She continued to reach out to Kelly over the years.

While the mother agreed to cover Kelly’s grad school tuition, Kelly had to sign a contract giving up her position as her mother’s heir, as mentioned in the woman’s will.

The woman focused on rebuilding her own life. She studied accountancy and secured a high-paying job. Meanwhile, her ex-husband faced severe financial difficulties. He lost his job and faced a lawsuit from an employee. Despite these troubles, he didn’t change his lavish lifestyle, using up all his savings, including funds for Kelly’s college education.

The Mother Wanted to Leave Her Assets to Her Goddaughter, Not Her Daughter

Kelly then decided to reconnect with her mother. “I won’t lie and pretend I wasn’t hurt by the thought that her motivation might be purely financial,” the woman shared. Nevertheless, she agreed to pay for Kelly’s grad school, but under the condition that Kelly relinquish any inheritance rights.

The woman wanted most of her estate and possessions to go to Laura, Tina’s daughter, who had become like a daughter to her over time. Laura was her goddaughter.

Her relatives were concerned that this decision might harm her relationship with Kelly. However, the woman did not want their relationship to be based on financial needs.

Was the mother right in choosing to leave her assets to her goddaughter? Or should she have left everything to Kelly, who only reached out because she needed money for tuition?