My ex-husbands new (now ex) partner told my eldest daughters some horrible things about me and my past, one of which was actually true, but not her business to tell my children.
Some of what she said, my children already knew the truth but they still questioned it. This has hurt me very deeply and makes me feel like a liar to my children, even though I've told the truth.
This woman does not know me and got her lies from my "parents". As she said it to both my children can i sue her for slander?
2006-09-13 15:03:56 · 8 answers · asked by sharon44893 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If any of what was said is both false and defamatory, made with the requisite amount of malice, it is technically slander. Whether that is something worth a lawsuit is a far more complicated question, and is partly dependent upon the law in your state.
2006-09-13 16:04:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since some of the things are true.. you can't sue her for slander. On the things that are not true you can sue her for slander, and possibly defamation of character. Check into defamation of character, and slander.
REMEMBER: only on the lies she told
2006-09-13 22:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by MJ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What state are you in? Can you sue your parents for slander? Tough situation.
2006-09-13 22:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by sassilass06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slander is telling lies publicly about someone only to be malicious. So, I would have to say no. Especially since it is a domestic affair.
2006-09-13 22:10:41 · answer #4 · answered by drizzt_234 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can sue for just about anything the question is, is it worth it and will you win?
2006-09-13 22:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by Nena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but try talking to her in a nice way to resolve the issue
2006-09-13 22:13:50 · answer #6 · answered by Josh S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe so. If it upsets you this much maybe talk to someone who can offer professional help.
2006-09-13 22:12:30 · answer #7 · answered by ZacharyGor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-09-13 22:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by redrum5785 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋