I opened a cell phone account in my ex's name, the account was always paid. He is now threatening to press charges against me if my parents do not pay him money he feels he is owed. How long can he hold this over my head? He is blackmailing me to do whatever he says when it comes to our child and is talking bad about me to our child. He claims he is doing this for my own good and our child is the only reason he is not putting me in jail. Do I have any rights or should I continue to do whatever he says because he holds all the cards right now or should I contact an attorney?
2007-05-04 08:58:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You broke the law. Call the phone company and ask them how to fix what you did. Contact an atty, Pay the penalty whatever it is and move on.
2007-05-04 09:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't imagine you owe much money for a cell phone account....If you have all of your paperwork (receipts, payments listed on your bank account) then he should have no case. In no way does he "hold all the cards" right now.
Legally, the account was opened under his name and so he is the one who owes the money. Even if you were the one to use the phone, I don't think he can make a case because he could have cancelled the account and cut you off. Think of a car loan and person who co-signs. If the primary signer does not pay the amount due, then the co-signer is responsible for it. That is the risk he took when he let you open an account under his name. Of course, I am assuming this was initally done with his permission.
2007-05-04 09:11:11 · answer #2 · answered by Sue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be identity theft (what you did) but what he's doing is coercion. If there is anything he's pushing you to do that is illegal or unethical then you might have a case for blackmail but you're gonna' have issues about the identity theft.
I'd consider seeing the attorney but first I would remove anything you are doing that uses his name without his permission. This may not solve your problem, but it helps remove what he has hanging over your head and might show good faith on your part if he tries to have you charged.
You should also secure all financial records regarding whatever you have done in his name and be doubly sure that they are paid off. If you have any accounts in both of your names, pay them off and close them or get yourself taken off the accounts.
2007-05-04 10:19:50 · answer #3 · answered by Deathbunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although you were wrong you still have rights. If the account is closed and all bills are piad then there's nothing he can do. If he took you to court it would go to small claims court, only if you owed money on the account still. He can only sue for damages that still exist like a bill. Basically, he’s blowing smoke out his rear and taking you and your parents for a ride. Tak to an Attorney!
2007-05-04 09:10:06 · answer #4 · answered by honeyb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Close the account immediately and get one in your own name. Pay off any charges and penalties incurred by the account. If you do this, he has no legal recourse against you.
2007-05-04 09:04:50 · answer #5 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to pay him off for the bill close the account and if you can not get an account have your parents help you
2007-05-04 09:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to remain silent and the right to confront your accuser. It is extortion. Close the account.
2007-05-04 09:03:20 · answer #7 · answered by Ben 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call a lawyer, find out what your rights are, then let the turd have it regarding the trash talk to the child.
No more kids, ok?
2007-05-04 09:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he has no legal right to do this, I assume you have an attorney, if so let him/her take care of it, if not, get one
2007-05-04 09:04:33 · answer #9 · answered by kapute2 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋