i live in AK,i am gay as well.i am with this girl, and her two amazing kids. however this exof hersis physcotic,wheni say that i mean she calls my work threatening me, callsmy cell, textz me all the time abotu howi better stay away fromhergf, whichisreally my gf,and life partner. we areboth fedup with this. we both have decided to change our phone numbers.which may or may not work. who knows yet. but is their anyway to get a restraining order against someone who mainly text messages you telling you that your gunna regret messing with her, or that she gunna attack me, or my gf or my kids. this girl has gone after my gf with a knofe before, and has struck her more than once over a time of 7 years. this women has no clue as to reality. i want a restraining order against her, but all i have are textmessages to uphold my self.will they accept that? i am really scared that one day she is going to showup at my work, or my gfs work or even at my kids school. im terrifified of her.
2007-09-24 00:34:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
record her and report her. that is the first step. terroristic threats are an offense.
2007-09-24 00:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's a sight regarding "Orders of Protection" in Arkansas that might be helpful.
http://www.womenslaw.org/AR/AR_how_to.htm
But since you live in Arkansas, as you know there are NO protective laws regarding same-sex relationships or the GLBT community. So, as the previous answerer had said, your Girlfriend/Partner would have to get this order of protection against her ex in order to protect her children. Legally you have no claim on the children, nor does your partner's ex, since Arkansas also does not have a "second Parent Adoption" law either.
I would, though, have your partner talk to a lawyer and ask you to come along with her.
Here is the HRC page with information regarding the Akansas Custody and Visitation Laws:
http://www.hrc.org/your_community/957.htm
My parents both live in the Eureka Springs area and are very active in the Eureka Springs community, I know they just passed a citywide Partner Registration, but it's not recognized by the rest of the state. It's a city thing only. But, any couple from any state/county/town/city may register there.
Eureka Springs is probably the ONLY GLBT friendly town in the state.
So, If you're near or in Eureka Springs I would HIGHLY suggest getting your partnership registered there. It only costs $35 and ALL life partners are welcome to register. Eureka Springs is extremely progressive and diverse.
It might help you two in the long run if her ex persists in her abuse, to show that you and your Partner are a ligitimate couple.
I really strongly suggest if you two can make the trip to Eureka Springs to do so.
2007-09-24 02:16:00 · answer #2 · answered by DEATH 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I'm in CA and I know we have specific harassment laws in which you would be able to get a restraining order. I searched for AK laws and there really doesn't seem to be any.
I did find this link which your girlfriend could pursue and TRO for her and the kids, and it looks like if you report everything to the police there is a possibility that you, too, may be able to obtain an order.
Threats of violence are against the law. I would definitely contact the police and, if necessary, an attorney.
Here's the link:
http://www.womenslaw.org/AR/AR_how_to.htm
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2007-09-24 01:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by WildOne 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bring a copy of your cell phone activity to a judge and apply for the order. Your fear is enough to warrant the order
2007-09-24 03:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wanted to get an avo against my brother.
2007-09-24 01:14:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋