Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

I have a friend that is receiving harassing text messages (you're an awful mother, you're stupid, etc.) from her ex-husband and his wife. When the police were called (several times), they said there's nothing they can do because the messages aren't of a threatening nature or threatening her life. They said to get a new number or to just tough it out. These messages come often and at any time of the day. Even though the police say there's nothing they can do, I have to think there are options other than getting a new number or just dealing with it.


Asked on 8/15/11, 5:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

If the harrasment outweighs the inconvenience of a new number, and the harrasment is causing her significant emotional distress such as to require her to seek medical care,she might try a civil action.

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Answered on 8/15/11, 6:29 pm
Nima Taradji Taradji Law Offices

Your friend will have to retain an attorney and have him or her file for a restraining order calling for him to cease any contact in any form with your friend.

Alternatively, if your friend does not want to spend a lot of money on lawyers, she can simply change her phone number, make sure it is unlisted and then no give it out to anyone.

Or, these days, you can install some apps on many phones that block incoming calls or text form specific numbers. That may also be an alternative.

I hope this helps-

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Answered on 8/15/11, 6:32 pm


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