If my ex has been harassing me since we broke up and threatens me and my family, is there anything I can do to stop this?
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If my ex has been harassing me since we broke up and threatens me and my family, is there anything I can do to stop this?
She has manic depression and I recently found out she has been doing drugs. The threats are daily and I don’t know how to stop them. If I say I will go to the police she makes more threats. She has threatened to kill me and hurt my family. She has also said she will “make my life hell”. I don’t know how to stop this or what I can do but I cannot handle it anymore and it needs to end.
Asked on December 28, 2011 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You could get a restraining order (protective order) against your ex.
You could also sue her for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Intentional infliction of emotional distress is an extreme and outrageous act intended to cause and which does cause you emotional distress. The threats would constitute extreme and outrageous acts which would be intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Your lawsuit could also include a separate cause of action (claim) for invasion of privacy. Invasion of privacy is a serious and unreasonable interference with your right to be left alone. It is an intrusion upon your solitude.
Damages is the amount of compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit. In addition to general damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy, you could also seek punitive damages. Punitive damages are a substantial amount to punish your ex for her intentional and malicious acts.
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