My B-I-L ex wife is threatining to cause a rucuss at my M-I-L funeral. Is there a way we can legally prevent her from being able to attend?
2007-06-13 07:15:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes. Get an ex parte restraining order for the day of the funeral. Since she has made that threat, you have the grounds you need. Tell your local police or sheriff about the restraining order and ask them to send an officer. They will be sympathetic to your family's grief. This occasion should not be made worse by you ex-sister-in-law and you do have a legal remedy. Hopefully, you have a witness to her statements.
2007-06-13 12:27:51 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
We had a similar situation where an ex-wife was threatening to disturb a wedding ceremony. We called the local police and informed them of her threats. They had a squad car there for the entire wedding. The hall where the reception was at had their own security guard there and he was given a picture of the woman and was asked to not let her in. She did show up, the police officer did not recognize her, but the security guard did and she was shown back out. If you have time and she has done anything recently, get a restraining order just in case. Hope all goes well.
2007-06-13 07:27:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you announce publicly in the newspaper that a visitation will be held a sertain times, NO, the funeral director cannot keep anyone out. Once you put it in the paper, that makes it a public event that we have no control over who enters and exits.
If you are having a viewing that was not announced publicly in any paper, then yes, we have the right to refuse people.
We generally try to steer clear of that though, we are not bouncers, so we usually ask that you hire the police officer or person to take and ask names before entering.
If you are concerned about who enters, do not put it in the newspaper, because then you have no recourse, it is a public event.
2007-06-13 08:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by Reagan 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Only if it is on private property like in your house or a private funeral home. Unless you have a restraining order you probably cannot keep her away from the part at the public cemetary.
2007-06-13 07:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by scarlettt_ohara 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are having a private funeral, or if you have a restraining order on your brother in law's ex wife.
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2007-06-13 07:24:07 · answer #5 · answered by Brotherhood 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When dealing with this disturbed individual, you need to keep in mind that she won't be content unless she is the focus of attention. While I would definitely get the restraining order. keep in mind it is only a piece of paper. It threatens, but does not prevent activity. Security guards or an off-duty cop could help. Often the sight of an authority figure will give someone bent on misbehavior, pause to reflect.
I have a feeling this will not be your last episode dealing with her, if you don't stand up to her now. She needs to know that swift, unpleasant things will happen to her if she go through with this.
2007-06-13 10:59:30 · answer #6 · answered by dragunov 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
do not challenge. Being a christian means accepting human beings and loving them regardless. it is organic to experience awkward at the same time as your the minority in some thing, especially at the same time as your used to being maximum folk. both religions are meant to be very non violent and loving so if some thing both ought to blend somewhat nicely socially. nevertheless i'd in basic terms steer away from non secular verbal change that would want to a probability turn protecting. in case you make certain to sit down down out on a particular ceremony or in basic terms word truly than take area then allow them comprehend this at the same time as also allowing them to comprehend you respect their strategies.
2016-10-18 21:18:08 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - you can hire a couple of security guards and make the funeral invitation only.
To me, it would be worth it to ensure the dignity that your mother in law deserves at her funeral.
btw - my suggestion is for the graveside. The posters before are correct - the funeral director will prevent her from coming to the funeral home, or inside a church or chapel, but cemeteries are a little more difficult to control.
2007-06-13 07:20:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
You can certainly tell the Funeral Director you do not want her present. He will see your wishes carried out, even if it involves hiring an off-duty police officer to assist.
2007-06-13 07:19:27 · answer #9 · answered by LoneStar 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
just tell the funeral director of your wishes. He will enforce the wishes of the executor.
2007-06-13 07:19:10 · answer #10 · answered by Duminos 2 · 4⤊ 3⤋