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Can I get a restraining order on family friend who is overly interested in my ch

I am very concerned about a 57 year old man in NY who is too interested in my 17 year old son. He gives my son gifts of money, cd's, softwear and so on. He constantly talks to him on the phone, instant message and e-mail. He's known my son for a year. I went away for a few day's at the end of may. He knew I was going away. He came down from NY the day before unannounced and while I was enroute to our destination, he was knocking at our apartment door, looking for my son. I have expressed my concern to him, but he is ignoring my concerns totally. I have asked him to explain a few things and he has lied. It's as if he is grooming my son and ignoring my e-mails, asking him to explain his behaviour. What can I do? many thanks, Caroline


Asked on 6/24/05, 6:45 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jean Mahserjian Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., PC

Re: Can I get a restraining order on family friend who is overly interested in m

While your son is still a minor, I would recommend calling the police and/or visiting family court. However, this matter should be handled in FL, so you will need the advise of a FL attorney.

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Answered on 6/24/05, 8:21 am
Phroska L. McAlister PHROSKA LEAKE McALISTER

Re: Can I get a restraining order on family friend who is overly interested in m

A 17 year old male rarely listens to, or pays attention to what any woman says, about anything. You're his mother, but to your "near man son," you're just "another broad," interferring in his life.

So, notwithstanding whether you decide to go to court to obtain a Restraining or Protection Order, Do not assume that you can handle this matter on your own, without input and help from a man.

Therefore, ASK your son's father for his input and involvement in this matter (and accept the idea that he may know better than you, how to handle this business). Or, ask a mature, responsible male family member, ASAP, to become involved and to address your son and possibly this adult "interloper" male, who is ignoring your entreaties to stay away.

Good luck,

Phroska L. McAlister,ESQ

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Answered on 6/25/05, 5:02 am


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