My ex-boyfriend filed an Order of Protection against me saying he fears for his safety. I have never physcially harmed him in anyway or threatened him in anyway. We have had are share of arguments but I have never harmed him. He says I am harrassing him and have made up a "delusional relationship" with him. I have moved on and found a new boyfriend who I am finally happy with. How do respond to this? What if I don't respond? I don't feel comfortable in the same room as him. If anyone should feel threatened it should be me. There were several incidents in our relationship where I feared for my safety. I am at a loss of what to do.
2007-03-20 04:28:47 · 6 answers · asked by dzelze 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Don't just file the protective order. Your ex is showing symptoms of a progressinve form of mental deterioration. He is delusional, and accusing you of everything he is, and intends to do. When you are in court, push for a psychological evaluation. Describe everything he has done, and the way he said things, etc. You could, in the end, save your own life.
2007-03-20 04:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by Valerie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With an order of protection you are not allowed in the same room. Move on with your life. You do know that under federal law, you cannot own firearms, that would be a felony. If you really want, go to court and get a mutual restraining order.
2007-03-20 11:33:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer to defend you at the hearing. If you cannot afford to the lawyer, show up at the hearing (a lot of people do this without a lawyer, but a lawyer is better) and give your side of the story. He will go first since he is the accuser. Listen to what he says and then respond. He has the burden of proof. If you do not show up the court will likely give him what he wants.
Now, if the hearing has been held and you did not show up, you should see a lawyer so he can try to set it aside.
2007-03-20 11:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to get a court date to get it dropped, you do not want this on your record, make him prove his allegations to the court. In most cases he will have to prove what he says. Having this against you most of the time won't matter, but in some rare cases, or future jobs it could matter. You never know what may happen in the future, so you want to keep your record clean.
2007-03-20 11:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by HappyGoLucky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get an Order against him also. Then just walk away and stay away from him. Get on with your life.
WALK AWAY
2007-03-20 11:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you arent around him and dont see him regularly then dont worry about it. Or you could try getting one from him but its not really necessary.
2007-03-20 11:33:34 · answer #6 · answered by eawolfpack04 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋