Legal Question in Family Law in California

You may be able to get a restraining order. You would need to go over all the details of your situation with an attorney.

You would be able to get a restraining order if you could show that your mother in law posed a threat of violence, or that you were in fear for your safety. The fact that she is merely annoying is not enough. Her ability to manipulate others would not satisfy a trial court judge, who is more concerned with issuing restraining orders in domestic violence situations. A restraining order would not solve the problem with her contacting third parties that you do not know. A judge would not be able to fashion a restraining order that would legitimately prevent that.

You have deeper problems that an attorney would be able to solve. Your husband's mother interferes in your relationship because she does not want you to be married to him, and does not think that you are good enough for her son. This is a mental and emotional problem that your husband's mother has. I know a lot about this, because my mother has the same problem.

Either your husband lets her do this, or is unaware. You need to talk to your husband about your feelings and the problems she is causing. You need to do it with a peaceful, and nonconfrontational way. If your husband loves you, he will put his foot down with his mother. I did not recognize the problem that my mother was causing in my earlier relationships, and suffered greatly for it. As things stand in my life, I do not let my mother have any contact with my new wife.

I wish you the best of luck, and this thing is not your fault.