Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

being harrased

I am still legally married, but have been seperated for over 2 years. I have been seeing another man, whom I moved in with in 4/09. I did not tell my spouse about this man because he has threatened violence before, as well as actually hurting me before. When he found out through a friend he lost it- has threatened to kill the man, said he will destroy my life, unless I move out & go back to him. I do not want to be with him & since this he has harrased me daily. Calling constantly, texting me constantly- telling me over & over that Im a whore, slut, tramp, that he will tell everyone I really am. Ive tried everything to get him to stop, & sometimes he will, for a while. Then when hes mad, it starts up. Now hes telling me that if I sleep with him 1 last time that he wont bother me anymore, he will let me move on. Im very confused about how to handle this. Im afraid of what he may do??


Asked on 5/28/09, 5:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Cory Wall Cory R. Wall, Attorney at Law, P.C.

Re: being harrased

If he's threatening you, you should get a protective order as soon as possible. Also, if you're separated and have no intention of reconciling with him, there's no reason why you shouldn't go ahead and file for divorce so that both of you can move on.

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Answered on 6/01/09, 11:27 pm
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: being harrased

You should immediately get a restraining order against your husband. Since he threatened your life and has abused you, you will get the order. If he violates the order, even in a minor way, he goes to jail. You can get help with this from a clerk at any Utah District Courthouse. Cease all contact with him. You should also immediately file for divorce to rid your self of this menace. You may call for a free consultation.

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Answered on 5/28/09, 6:01 pm


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