Harassed by My Boyfriend's Ex-Girlfriend
My question involves defamation in the state of: NC.
My fiance's ex has been hauntinf us for two years. We have witnesses and physical evidence of her harassment. She constantly falsely acuses me of calling her and, of course, has no evidence of such. She has been known to pretend to be on the phone arguing with me so that her children can bare witness to her false theatrics. Today, after my fiance called her out on all of her games, she falsely claimed that she had a notarized restraining order against me. I have not been summoned or notifies and will be calling the court house to double check tomorrow. I am still awake at 1am and not able to sleep because I don't know what she will acuse me of next. I am terrified as her malice and theatrics know no boundaries and she doesn't care who she hurts (including her own children) as long as she can victimize herself every chance that she gets. What do I do?
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Well, I am set on being in this relationship. He has always been the messanger and has stood up for me. He just relays her shenanigans to me. We usually ignore it unless she starts contatcting our families with hurtful lies just to damge my reputation. It wasn't until she started bragging about the fake restraining orddr that I started to think that maybe I should press charges. But, all of her acts have been indirect. The only time it was direct was two years ago. So I am wonderinf if I can file harrassment or defamation charges for all of the indirect hoopla given that I have witnesses... My fiance always ignores her and never takes her serious. I know I am being sensitive... But I also worry about her taking it one step further. Thanks.
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Well, I am set on being in this relationship. He has always been the messanger and has stood up for me. He just relays her shenanigans to me. We usually ignore it unless she starts contatcting our families with hurtful lies just to damge my reputation. It wasn't until she started bragging about the fake restraining orddr that I started to think that maybe I should press charges. But, all of her acts have been indirect. The only time it was direct was two years ago. So I am wonderinf if I can file harrassment or defamation charges for all of the indirect hoopla given that I have witnesses... My fiance always ignores her and never takes her serious. I know I am being sensitive... But I also worry about her taking it one step further. Thanks.
Why is he coming to you and telling tales? That's not ignoring her - that's feeding the drama.
No, you can't "press charges" for anything. No, you won't be successful in a defamation suit.
Seriously - you're making a choice here. He has children with this woman, and by extension you're going to be dealing with her and his children for life.
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Well, I am set on being in this relationship. He has always been the messanger and has stood up for me. He just relays her shenanigans to me. We usually ignore it unless she starts contatcting our families with hurtful lies just to damge my reputation. It wasn't until she started bragging about the fake restraining orddr that I started to think that maybe I should press charges. But, all of her acts have been indirect. The only time it was direct was two years ago. So I am wonderinf if I can file harrassment or defamation charges for all of the indirect hoopla given that I have witnesses... My fiance always ignores her and never takes her serious. I know I am being sensitive... But I also worry about her taking it one step further. Thanks.
You cannot file an order for "indirect" harassment. If she is directly harassing you and you have asked her to stop, call the police and they will do their jobs. That should stop her for awhile.
As stated, if you stay with him you have to deal with her as long as you are with him.
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Well, I have no problem with her being a part of our lives... If she could just be a normal person that would be fine. She is never physically around myself or my fiance. It is all verbal attacks via phone or third parties. We are also expecting a baby and I was just trying to seek councel on gaining some peace. But thank you so much for lettinf me understand that I can't do much unless there is a direct attack. That was what was nipping at my curiosity. I don't want to seek punishment towards her. And I don't want to use the legal system as a weopon. I just wanted to know if there was anything I could do to stop her from damaging lies to our families and friends. Thanks to all who replied. I shall put on my big girl pants and just try to ignore it and tell ny fiance the same. Thanks again.
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Well, I have no problem with her being a part of our lives... If she could just be a normal person that would be fine. She is never physically around myself or my fiance. It is all verbal attacks via phone or third parties. We are also expecting a baby and I was just trying to seek councel on gaining some peace. But thank you so much for lettinf me understand that I can't do much unless there is a direct attack. That was what was nipping at my curiosity. I don't want to seek punishment towards her. And I don't want to use the legal system as a weopon. I just wanted to know if there was anything I could do to stop her from damaging lies to our families and friends. Thanks to all who replied. I shall put on my big girl pants and just try to ignore it and tell ny fiance the same. Thanks again.
Good luck with your baby!
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Well, I have no problem with her being a part of our lives... If she could just be a normal person that would be fine. She is never physically around myself or my fiance. It is all verbal attacks via phone or third parties. We are also expecting a baby and I was just trying to seek councel on gaining some peace. But thank you so much for lettinf me understand that I can't do much unless there is a direct attack. That was what was nipping at my curiosity. I don't want to seek punishment towards her. And I don't want to use the legal system as a weopon. I just wanted to know if there was anything I could do to stop her from damaging lies to our families and friends. Thanks to all who replied. I shall put on my big girl pants and just try to ignore it and tell ny fiance the same. Thanks again.
If she is actually harassing you even on the phone you could report it to the police. If you just hear third party statements, then there is nothing to do.
My ex's other ex wife is a raging lunatic and I had to deal with her. She would talk shit about me to their kids and to him. A few times I confronted her over FB or text but most of the time I ignored her fat ass. I have known her as long as him and she has always been nuts so I just laughed it off when she ran her mouth.
Why do you care what his ex says about you? If she has nothing better to do than run her mouth, that shows a lot. If she has nothing better to do than talk about you, that shows how pathetic she is. If your friends and family know you, they know if someone lies. She just wants attention and drama. Do not give it to her.
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My gosh... I don't know who you are but your message made me feel much better. It is nice to know that I am not the only one who has gone through this television-like drama. Thank you so much for your pointers.