When me and my ex split it was very bitter,now she keeps makeing totally unfounded and unproved allegations of domestic violence against me.I never once layed a finger on her,in fact it was the other way around.She spreads gossip and rumours about me to her freinds and family and has even had the police arrest me about it,but droped the charge's and took no action because there was no evidence of her claims.Im takeing her to court because she wont let me have access to my son and im sure she's doing this to discredit me when we get to court.its been a long while now and she has not been able to prove a single thing that she "claims" i have done.Im sure her mother has a lot to do with this aswell.Is there any thing legal wise i can do to stop her making such allegations against me,and to stop spreading gossip and rumours about me?
2006-11-21 23:20:12 · 9 answers · asked by mike h 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
That is terrible!!! Some woman are horrible and bitter.
When u go to court i am sure that they cant mention anything that wasnt repoted to the police at the time like domestic violence. I do hope that u get access to your kid and wish that all fathers where the same.
Good luck
2006-11-21 23:24:43 · answer #1 · answered by kate 0504 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dreadful predicament. In theory you can take a case to court under common law relating to defamation. Generally speaking, defamation is where a false statement is made about another person, which causes that person to suffer harm. Slander involves the making of defamatory statements in an oral (spoken) fashion. Basically you need to decide whether you have been caused harm but more importantly you need a definitive method of proving that slander is actually taking place. You need to get proof, witnesses etc. Then consult your solicitor. Chances are that when she is served with a summons to appear in court that she will address how she has been behaving. This might also support your case for access to your children. Good luck!
2006-11-22 07:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by Moose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you my ex because this sounds like what I have been through.
I moved into a Refuge for Victims of Domestic Violence and there was a fact sheet there that made interesting reading. After hearing some of the horror stories of my fellow residents I felt a bit of a fraud, but unlike some of the others still nursing their bruises and broken bones, I could tick every one of the boxes.
Knife to the throat, denied access to money, family and friends, intimidation, suggestions of incompetence, undermining in front of children, family and friends, impossible to follow deadlines and rules.
That having been said, none of us are perfect. Get yourself a solicitor specialising in family law and see what they can suggest.
2006-11-25 16:02:14 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mike, there's not a whole lot you can do in court to prevent her from legally abusing you. Truth will out, however. Keep a record written of each and every act and keep the list updated. The "crying wolf" rule will kick in or probably has for friends and realtives. Hang in there and make your son your first priority and do whatever you need to do to reassure him of your love and care for him. Take that from me said with sad experience.
2006-11-22 07:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get her for slandering your name. the only way you can do that if what she is saying isn't true. you need to find someone that will go with you to the court and say they have heard her saying all of those things about you. good luck but have you ever heard that you can always out live a lie but just don't let it be the truth. if you know you haven't did all of those thing she said don't let it worry you. just keep living and holding your head up in the long run she will be fought out
2006-11-22 07:31:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its very difficult when you split up I know i have been there but to make such false allegations is awful!!!you must see your solicitor and ask them to send her a letter of warning that is known as slander and she shouldnt be allowed keep your cool dont retaliate but do seek legal advice x all the very best for you and your son in the future xx
2006-11-22 07:28:06 · answer #6 · answered by Country Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the allegations are truly unfounded then you can sue her for slander and defamation of character.
2006-11-22 07:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by AVA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm afraid i havent got an answer just a wish of good luck, keep strong and keep fighting! dont let that biatch win. i hope u get your son back soon and things get put right for u xxx
2006-11-22 07:29:31 · answer #8 · answered by keeley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called slander if she cant prove it its slander and she cant keep you away from your child
2006-11-22 07:28:15 · answer #9 · answered by Tennesseegirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋