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Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE She calls another man 'dad'. Now, we reveal the TRUTH about Eve Markoski-Wood's estrangement from her biological father - including his fresh brushes with the law
Fresh details have emerged about Snezana Wood 's ex-husband Jason Rapoff after their daughter Eve opened up about being estranged from her biological father. Last week, the 19-year-old influencer broke down during a TikTok vox pop video as she revealed the 'painful things' Rapoff said to her during one of their last meetings.
CTV News
16-07-2025
- CTV News
Shocking revelation in adopted man's search for family, identity
Vancouver Watch A man who recently found his biological father also learned the dark truth about his conception, allegedly the result of sexual abuse at a residential school.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man Tells His Stepdaughter She Doesn't Have to Call Him ‘Dad.' Now His Wife Is ‘Pissed'
A man told his stepdaughter she doesn't have to call him 'Dad,' causing family conflict His wife felt deeply hurt and betrayed by his refusal to accept the parental role What was meant to make his stepdaughter feel comfortable turned into tension between the married coupleA man turned to the Reddit community for support after a heartfelt parenting dilemma shook up his blended family. 'I married my wife five years ago,' the 40-year-old writes in his post. 'She has a daughter, 'Ava,' from a previous marriage. Her biological dad is in her life and lives nearby.' Over the years, the poster's relationship with Ava, now 14, has grown strong and genuine. 'Ava and I are close, video games, projects, dad jokes, the whole thing,' he shares. At home, Ava usually calls him 'Dad,' a habit that developed without anyone asking her to. 'It started naturally over the years,' he explains. But the dynamic shifts when she's around her biological father or alone with her mom. 'She switches back to my first name,' he says. 'No big deal.' What is a big deal, however, is his wife's reaction to that change. 'My wife constantly scolds her, saying 'He's your dad too' and pushing her to call me 'Dad' all the time, even when I'm not around,' he writes. He's spoken up about it before, trying to protect the trust he's built with Ava. 'Forcing it ruins the bond we have,' he told his wife. Still, the pressure doesn't stop, and tensions arose after Ava recently returned from a visit with her biological father. 'Last week, Ava came home from a visit with her bio-dad and looked really uncomfortable,' he shares. Sensing something was wrong, he checked in with her. 'She said her mom yelled at her in the car for calling me by my name.' Moved by Ava's discomfort, he offered her a moment of reassurance. 'So I told Ava, 'You never have to call me Dad when you don't want to. It doesn't change how much I care about you. You get to decide.' ' But his wife overheard the conversation and became furious. 'She was pissed,' he writes. 'She said I 'undermined' her parenting and now Ava's going to think it's okay to 'pick and choose parents.' ' Even with the backlash, he stands by his words. 'I don't want Ava feeling pressured,' he says. 'My wife thinks I'm enabling emotional distance.' On Reddit, commenters quickly offered empathy and encouragement. 'Your wife's approach might push Ava away instead of bringing her closer," one user wrote. "It's important for her to feel comfortable in her own relationship with you, without the pressure of what to call you.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Another user highlighted Ava's emotional insight. 'She's 14. She knows who you are to her.' They went on to praise the way Ava balances both relationships. 'If she chose to call you dad? Amazing. But if she calls you by your name when with bio dad? Amazing—she's emotionally mature enough to recognize that bio dad would suffer hearing it.' Commenters point to the strength of the stepdad's bond with Ava. 'She knows you are in a strong enough relationship that you know how she feels about you, whatever she calls you.' In the end, his story struck a chord with many navigating the complexities of blended families. The overwhelming support he received serves as a reminder that sometimes the best way to love a child is to give them the freedom to choose what that love looks like. Read the original article on People
Telegraph
26-06-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Son of secret affair risks losing £14m inheritance
The son of a toy-making tycoon is fighting to remove his half-brother from the £14.5 million family fortune after the revelation of their mother's secret affair. Stuart Marcus started out selling kits for wooden doll houses above a small east London toy shop and ended up with a string of companies valued at £14.5 million before he died. His sons, Edward, 46, and Jonathan, 42, worked for the company, with Jonathan heading up successful commercial operations in Germany. Before his death on Feb 19 2020, Marcus, 86, arranged for 43 per cent of the business that made up his fortune to be put into a family trust for the benefit of his ' children... and their spouses '. But in 2023, Jonathan discovered that Marcus was not Edward's biological father and was instead the product of an affair between his mother, Patricia Marcus, and lawyer Sydney Glossop. Last year, a judge ruled that, despite the biological revelation, Edward could still benefit from the fortune on the basis that both brothers were intended to share. The case has come back to court this week, with Jonathan's lawyers arguing that it was wrong to let Edward, a solicitor, share the wealth when he was not the biological son. Thomas Braithwaite, representing Jonathan, insisted that the word 'children' in the document meant related to biology and so could not include Edward. But Edward's legal team rejected the argument and urged the judge to dismiss the appeal. Patricia, the brothers' mother, confided in Edward that he was not Stuart's son during a confidential chat 14 years ago. But Mr Mills argued: 'Stuart intended to benefit Edward, who he designated and thought to be his child. Realistically, the reasonable person would think that Edward is a beneficiary of this settlement.' The judge reserved judgment on Jonathan's appeal until a later date.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Dave Ramsey Caller Says He Inherited A Fortune From A 'Family Friend' Who Turned Out To Be His Father. 'It's Been A Wild Week For Me'
A caller on 'The Ramsey Show' shocked hosts John Delony and George Kamel with a story that was equal parts financial windfall and family bombshell. The 31-year-old man revealed that he had unexpectedly inherited millions from a man he thought was just a family friend. 'It's been a wild week and a half, two weeks for me,' the caller said. 'A couple of weeks ago, my mother flew out from California to Nashville to see me in person,' the caller began. She broke the news that a longtime family friend had passed away and named both her and her son in his will. According to the attorney handling the estate, it was worth somewhere between $10 million and $14 million. Don't Miss: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Many are rushing to That wasn't the only surprise. 'Now, in the will, he's designated me as his son,' the caller said. He added that he had never met the man, though he had received birthday cards from him every year. When he had asked about the cards growing up, his mother simply said, 'He's just a friend of mine. Don't worry about it.' The truth came out only after the man's death: the family friend was likely his biological father. 'Every single part of your life is different now than it was this time last week,' Delony told the caller. 'Any attempt you try to make to 'get back to the way it was'... is a choice to be miserable.' The caller said he was now helping arrange the funeral because, as the legally recognized next of kin, he had to step in. Trending: Invest where it hurts — and help millions heal:. The inheritance is not a lump sum. Instead, it's in a trust made up mostly of stocks and mutual funds. 'Me and my mom are splitting the dividends, the interest, and whatever income that trust brings in,' he explained. 'It's about, on average, according to the lawyer, about half a million a year.' He and his mother will each receive $250,000 annually. When his mother passes away, her portion will transfer to him. When he turns 60, the trust will close and he'll inherit the principal. Delony advised the caller to hire his own attorney 'before the day is over.' 'Not this trust, not somebody who was dishonest enough to not come out and tell you that they're your father for 30 years, not your mom who did not tell you the truth,' he said. 'I would have somebody else who is working for you.'Kamel jumped in with a list of practical next steps: hiring a lawyer, a therapist, a certified public accountant, an investment professional, an insurance broker, and eventually, a real estate agent. The caller said he currently doesn't own a home. 'The first thing I would do is nothing,' Kamel added. 'Just grieve all of this. Feel it all.' The caller said his mom described the man as someone who 'couldn't commit' but was not a bad guy. Delony pushed back. 'Michael, I'm the father of two kids. He was not a good man,' he said. 'Good men, they go to war for their kids.' He ended on a heartfelt note: 'You are worth having a dad around. And I'm sorry you didn't have that.' Read Next: Here's what Americans think you need to be considered wealthy. Peter Thiel turned $1,700 into $5 billion—now accredited investors are eyeing this software company with similar breakout potential. Learn how you can UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article A Dave Ramsey Caller Says He Inherited A Fortune From A 'Family Friend' Who Turned Out To Be His Father. 'It's Been A Wild Week For Me' originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
