Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
verbal harrassment
State of nj: ex-husband & his girlfriend continuously sending nasty text messages & emails. Ex-husband very very angry & always cursing & screaming loudly @ me both in person (when exchanging children) & over the phone. Is
this grounds for getting a restraining order against both of them?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: verbal harrassment
A domestic violence complaint should be filed against your former husband. You probably can not file a domestic violence complaint against her, but you can file criminal complaints for harassment against both of them.
You must be careful save the offending emails and text messages.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: verbal harrassment
Yes, this conduct should entitle you to a restraining order.
Re: verbal harrassment
You do not have to put up with this.
You should be able to get a restraining order.
That is not the end of the story.
You will be the mother of children that he is the father of, for a long time.
A lawyer may help you to decide how to deal with this very angry man, in the way that is best for you and the kids.
There are other things, too, even if he does not work or have much money: child support, schooling, health insurance, possibly money or assets that you should be entitled to.
Please call me if you would like me to assist you. I am in Hackensack, right across from the Bergen County Courthouse.
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Re: verbal harrassment
This is grounds for a restraining order and you should do what is necessary to protect yourself and your children.
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