How to get my ex-husband from harrassing me?
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How to get my ex-husband from harrassing me?
My ex-husband continually harrasses me. He does so via cell phone, emails, text messages. He has hacked into my credit card account. I have recently changed my cell phone number and now he is sending texts to my daughter and sister. How can I get him to stop. We have no children together. We have been divorced for 8 months now and he will not stop. I have gone to the police to no avail.
Asked on August 20, 2012 under Personal Injury, Michigan
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You can seek a restraining order from the court. There are procedures which vary from state to state on filing immediately for a restraining order.
You can also sue your ex for invasion of privacy. Invasion of privacy is a serious interference with your right to be left alone and protected from intrusions on your solitude.
Your damages (monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit for invasion of privacy) may include mental distress, physical illness, harm to social or business interests. Some of these items may or may not be applicable in your situation. You can also seek punitive damages (a substantial amount of monetary compensation) to punish your ex-husband for his intentional acts and wrongful motive.
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