What legal recourse does a man have if his ex wife is badmouthing him to his daughter and all over town?

Question

She got custody in the divorce but he wants custody and wants his ex to stop the mean things she is doing...

Answer 1

he could sue for 'defamation of character'

Answer 2

That is awful, and it only hurts the children. The person who is doing the badmouthing is probably not the best parent,
There is not much legal recourse other than getting custody, of the daughter, at least try to get joint custody,

Regarding the remarks, the best and hardest thing to do is just live well, and set an example of something more honorable than a petty gossip. As the child grows up, it will all come out in the wash, how he fathers the child, his attitude in general,

Whatever decisions he makes, always put the daughters wellbeing first, even if you are furios,and do not join in, and say bad things about the mother, even if true, be a bigger person, and let the mother be the petty one,,

The bad things she is saying will eventually fade, and his good character will continue,,

THE BEST REVENGE IS TO LIVE WELL.

Answer 3

Good luck trying to do something about that and feel lucky that is all she is doing. Unlike the characters of the aforementioned novel PAS is real! It is probably the only defense a man has against a woman in court for their children. Granted there are many cases of abuse going on and I believe there are many that are simply stories that the alienating spouse exaggerates not specifically for her benefit. On the same token it may very well be for her benefit or it may be for legitimate concern. However impulsive actions do not solve problems but only create larger ones and as a result the accused that actually is innocent not only loses his life as he once knew it but the most important loss is that of his child. I am certainly one against child abuse/neglect and will intervene if the need arises but there is 2 sides to the card and both sides get played the same way in many situations. And all it takes is an allegation in one particular state and your finished sell everything you can or have a rich uncle because the woman is always right. Good Luck!!

Answer 4

The only legal recourse is defamation of character suit. Which would cost you around $10,000.00 and might win you $1,000.00. Perhaps the better approach requires a long term outlook. Live your life so that you and your daughter can be proud of it. Ignore slanderous, baseless accusations, treat the ex with respect and understand that she may be suffering from real or imagined hurts caused by you. Most of all dont let that kind of crap bother you because that is the only way that her behavior is paying off.

Answer 5

Not many, there is a fine line between the fredom of speech and slander.. Though I would check with a lawyer.. Karma is usually the best handler of these situations and good clean living is the best revenge. If these are all lies the man need not worry. Sticks and stones my dear, sticks and stones.. Tell him to talk to his daughter and let the people in his life that matter exactly what is going on. It is espically sad for the children in such situations.. You think adults could and would be more mature. I married my wife for a reason and I remind myself of it every day. Are spats are few and far between and our love is strong. It knows honesty and knows not what jealousey is. It is kind, caring, and giving. I wish this for all couples. The divorce rate is saddly too high. This man needs to be strong for both himself and his daughter, there is counseling out there and at times like these it is great to be humble. I send to him my best wishes and if he beleives, my prayers. There is a Saint Pio who can be very helpful in times like these, I suggest googeling this wonderful man.. Good Luck to you as well, as I am sure this is affecting you also.

Answer 6

He could use her bad parenting tactics against her in court. He could also bring a civil suit against her for defamation of character. But he needs to be able to prove that what she is saying isn't the truth, and that it's adversely affecting his life. If she is running around telling the truth, the court won't show any mercy.
If she is badmouthing him to his daughter, that is bad parenting even if it is the truth. There is no excuse for knocking down a parent in a child's eyes. Children have the right to make their own decisions about their parents, and will in their own time and experience.

Answer 7

Men have an uphill battle in court when it comes to children, unfortunately, but I think this will change as courts see more and more the poor excuses for moms that are out there today. I am an adoptive father that has full custody of my daughter, and I gotta tell you that unless your ex-wife is Adolf Hitler with titties, it's next to impossible to get that.

Answer 8

There is defamation of character and slander. There is a thing called a peace order where she could not talk to him. He could request the child see a mental health professional because this could be a form of mental abuse to the child even. Joint custody is always easier to get then full custody.

Answer 9

THere should be a clause in their divorce decree stating that neither party should "Vilify" the other party.

Simply put, this means that neither one of them can bad mouth the other without expecting some legal recourse.

He should remind his ex of this clause and tell her that he will follow through with the attorney if she doesn't stop.

Answer 10

i think all the answers above pretty much sums it up the dude has a snowball's chance in hell of any legal recourse but illegal now that is my department have a nice little std rumor spread around town or just come face to face with the little girl and bit-ch slap her and when she acts like calling the police just tell him to say "you think this is bad wait till i get out of jail" that scares the jesus out of most women.

Answer 11

Defamation of Character.