I was attacked by my fiancee's sister?

Question

She stole a table from us worth $100. When we found out & wouldn't let her keep it, she went into a fit! She grabbed a door out of my hand & got right into my face! My fiancee had to jump in the middle & push her away to keep her from attacking me (keep in mind, she's 200 pounds heavier than me). I'd like to press charges, but the local police department is very close to her, I know she'd just get away with it. I was wondering if I could possibly sue or even go to the State Police with this matter, as I don't think it's fair that she gets away with trying to attack someone like she did. Keep in mind also, she's a 40-something mother who acted like this! She's divorced (I can't imagine why!), and I'm even wondering if I should talk to her ex-husband & let him know the psychotic rages she's going into around his children. She obviously needs some kind of medication, because it wasn't normal the way she acted. Any advice on what to do here would be greatly appreciated!

By the way, my name is Lori, I'm using my fiancee's computer for this. That's why his name is in the icon.

Answer 1

for starters it is not fair and so you can do something go to the police so that you have taken a stand and shown her that she can't mess with you and let them take it from there. What she did was uncalled for and it is time she learnt those power tantrums she threw as a child no longer work in the adult world.
Good example for her kids isn't she?

Answer 2

any state police department or attorney will want to know what you did before you came to them, like did you go to your local police first.

Weather she has the police on her side or not you should go to them. At least then you will have it one record that you are saying she did something.

When you go to them you also need to tell them that she almost attack you.

You also need to go to your county attorney and file a complaint with him. He may write her a letter explaining that you are doing this and she may want to contradict what you are saying. But it will all be on record and that is important.

In regards to her almost attacking you. If you feel unsafe I would not let her over your house. If you are ok with being around her with other people around then go to places that she will be at.

If you have an answering machine the do not pick up the phone when she calls, if she leaves you a message that is unkind then you have a record of it. Save it.

Has your husband talk to her about her behavior.? That might be something to try.

I would not involve her ex. that could make things worse.

Answer 3

Since there are children involved, yes, you should go to the ex and let him know what happened. I would also talk to the family as well as your fiance' about this irrational behavior. Is she always like this, or was it a one time deal? If her behavior is like this all the time, then she definitely needs some kind of professional help right away. Somehow I don't think that involving the State Police in this matter will help matters even though it's not fair that she get away with her actions, it could just alienate you from your fiance' and the rest of the family. Talk to them all first.

Answer 4

I am not blaming you for feeling so bitter. Of course you are perfectly within your rights to press charges and even ask for compensation on the grounds of injury sustained by physical bodily assault. However, the process can be tideious and you may find yourself discouraged at one point. My experience is that such a woman will one day find someone who is a tad crazier and bullier than she is and will get her butt kicked. I'd advise staying away from her and of course advising your fiancee than you never want her around your life in the future for any reason. That ought to be a tough-enough punishment. You can also try getting a restraining order so than she never gets too close to you. Go on and enjoy your life and leave garbage like her in the valley of misery and despair that they deserve.

Answer 5

Well, the first thing you should have done was report the table stolen. If she never actually hit you then your charges would be week, but I can imagine how you must feel humiliated. If you want to get this chic back tell her ex husband how she's a ragaholic. If she snaps easily she doesn't need children around unsupervised

Answer 6

Unless you actually suffered damages personally that required medical treatment, pressing charges or suing is not available to you. However, this incident should indicate to you the type of lifestyle you will have to endure after you get married.... you do realize you are not just marrying a person, you are joining their family for better or worse... good luck with that... my suggestion would be to go to the court and file an "injunction" against her. This will allow you to call the police if she ever comes near you. And they will arrest her for being within 500 ft. of your home, work or any other place you designate that isn't public (grocery store, etc)

Answer 7

Go to the police, I would not care if the police station was in her back yard. She needs to become aware that these behaviors are not acceptable and will not be tolerated. She is obviously a very unstable individual. She needs some anger management and counseling. Good luck and God bless****

Answer 8

Obviously she feels threatened by you. Perhaps because she feels you are taking her away from her sister. See if you and your fiancee can't talk to her parents. If this doesn't work and she continues be honest and tell your fiancee that you need to get the police involved. Sounds like she is in need of some psychiatric help.

Answer 9

You can sue for medical in small claims court. Even though she knows the cops, you can still press charges. It's up to the prosecutor whether to drop them or not. I would press charges and insist on it to the police. If the responding cops won't, go up the chain of command.

Answer 10

i think i kno y shes like that shes crazy,mad,phyco!!if i were u i would sue her nobody could do that to me without gettin sued by me girl go straight to court and sue her if she tries to escape hunt her down like a wolf,if u dont u'll end up hatin her for the rest of ur life because of the attack the suein is just for fun to make u feel better she is too crazy to mess with u but it doesnt mean ur to attack her too u kno jus sue her for fun