I had a rough child hood, and have held so many things in for at least 17 years, They have followeed me thru the years, am I able to press charges against my stepdad, even thou it has been so long,
2007-09-13 07:05:41 · 11 answers · asked by ouch 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
No you don't have any legal recourse because you feel your step dad was a jerk.
Spend your money on therapy instead.
2007-09-13 07:10:49 · answer #1 · answered by allrightythen 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. There are statutes of limitations on those types of things. They are usually 2-5 years.
2007-09-13 16:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by ms. vesio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did he even do anything illegal or was he just a jerk? Either way.. statute of limitations prevents you from trying to press any charges against him after this long. Sorry.
2007-09-13 14:16:11 · answer #3 · answered by lilcavazfam 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consult with an attorney. Somethings have a statue of limitations: meaning that if a crime was committed in 1975, it olds no crime after 2 years. The only crime that doesnt have statue of limitations is murder. So, if he abused you sexually or physically, then consult your lawyer.
2007-09-13 14:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by enriquelomasa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a statute of limitations on being able to file against someone and if it is just your word against his with no proof then you are out of luck. get therapy
2007-09-13 14:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by picture 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They could counter with all the money they spent on you to come up with paying you zero and the lawyers a fortune.
Your childhood is where you started, but where you take your life is up to you.
2007-09-13 14:34:27 · answer #6 · answered by snack_daddy10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for whatever happened to you back then, but you need to get over it and move on. Focus on your future not your past.
Good luck
2007-09-13 14:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by Duck! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question!! I am going to watch the comments. B/C my ex-stepmonster made my life a living hell....
2007-09-13 14:11:03 · answer #8 · answered by soccergirlie1612 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sue anybody for anything these days all you need is the money to file the paperwork.
2007-09-13 14:12:22 · answer #9 · answered by DEBBY'S BABY 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nope.
2007-09-13 14:14:08 · answer #10 · answered by Yogi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋