Can I file a restraining order against an individual who entered my place of business demanding payment of debt and threatened me?
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Can I file a restraining order against an individual who entered my place of business demanding payment of debt and threatened me?
My husband is personally indebted to a woman for $50,000 to launch a series of events, which took substantial losses. Since then, she filed a judgment against him and he is now making monthly payments. She came to our business to demand more money. She wants to purchase a life insurance policy on him and we refused. She became irate irate and stated she knows people who can kill him “if she decides to” and because she worded it in that manner she doesn’t see this as a threat. Can we file a restraining order?
Asked on January 18, 2012 under Criminal Law, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written about the judgment creditor that appeared at your place of business and made "threats" as to your husband and possibly you, not only can you file a petition for a restraining order against her to keep away, the facts that you have written about seem to warrant the issuance of the requested restraining order against her.
I recommend that you consult with a family law lawyer about possibly filing a petition for a restraining order against the woman who appeared at your business and made threats as to you. Family law attorneys based upon my experience with them typically draft their fair share of petitions for a restraining order against a person.
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