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Restraining Order?

I recently broke up with my girlfriend, and i have been emailing her a few times over the last week. the emails are completely non-threatening in any way, shape, or form. In fact the emails are very sweet. My exgirlfriend has told me that she wants me to stop contacting her...stop calling her and stop emailing her, or she is threatening to file a restraining order against me. My question is, if i stop calling her...which i have...but if i send her an email from time to time, which are again friendly and nonthreatening, is this grounds for me to get into trouble? I told her that i will try and stop emailing her, but if i sent her an email and she didn't want to read it...she could erase it, or even simply block my address. She is reluctant to block my address. I don't know if she really means what she says, but i wanted to know how i would know if she indeed file a restraining order against me. I would have to be notified, correct? Also, could she file a restraining order against me for friendly emails? Furthermore, she lives in Dallas Texas, and i live in NYC, NY....I don't know if this has any implications. Please get back to me.

Truly

SV


Asked on 1/19/07, 9:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: Restraining Order?

ANY unwanted contact may be cause for harassment and an order of protection... they're not particularly difficult to get especially in light of the fact that many situations sych as this have ended up in disastrous results... She has no duty to block your emails, if she has asked you to stop.

If a restraining order is filed against you there must generally be notification of this warrant, in some instances in the real world it does not happen however - although there should ALWAYS be notice given to the other party.

If you do have ANY contact with her, or attempt any contact, it is grounds for a violationf of the order and an immediate arrest.

If you need further asssistance with this or any other matter please feel free to contact my office. You may reach my office by the amail addres prvided below, you can call us directly ar 2127098303, or you can visit our website at www.cgonzalezlawfirm.com

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Answered on 1/20/07, 7:43 am


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