Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Missouri

Is it harassment?

Okay...I was living with a couple that was married. I began to start seeing the woman, and after the husband found out, I moved out of the house. He has told me to stop contacting her, and has had a conversation with me where he has not necessarily threatened me, but it was very close to it. He explained to me that he was a good shot. However, the woman wishes to continue contacting me. The majority of the contact is initiated by her, and I would like to continue to keep in touch with her. He told me that if I continued to keep contact with her that he would ensue legal action. Is there anything he could really do? and if so, to what extent could he go and what can I do to protect myself?


Asked on 1/20/07, 4:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: Is it harassment?

Only the wife can stop you from contacting her. The husband has no power to stop you, and if he were to sue, his chances of prevailing would be very small.

However, as a general rule, people who fool around with other people's spouses tend to live shortened and painful lives, punctuated with trips to the hospital. Is keeping in contact with her really worth the possibility that this fellow will act on his desires to see you hurt?

The smart money is on you doing the right thing and letting this one go. If she wants to divorce him and take up with you, she needs to do that. Otherwise, you're wasting your time, and endangering your health and safety.

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Answered on 1/22/07, 10:47 am


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