My Ex-Husband Used Our Son’s College Fund For His..
Betrayal Discovered
The narrator learned their ex-husband had taken half of their son’s college fund:
“We’re using some of the college money for Lily…
Half. It’s fine. Ethan will still have plenty.” Shocked, they called a lawyer.
Legal Action
The lawyer clarified: “It’s a custodial account… it became Ethan’s.
Neither parent can use it for anyone else.
” The ex had already moved $27,000.
Threatened with civil and criminal consequences,
he returned the money, but an attempted second
withdrawal triggered full legal control for the narrator.
Truth and Responsibility
The ex’s wife was unaware, showing the deception’s reach:
“You didn’t tell me that money was Ethan’s.”
The narrator handled it calmly, shielding Ethan while ensuring accountability.
Lessons Learned
Ethan later chose generosity, helping Lily with $8,000.
The narrator reflected: “Doing the right thing…
leaves you with something better than victory. It leaves you with peace.”
