I got an abortion a few days ago. My exboyfriend's parents want to give me a pregnancy test and take me to the doctors to confirm it. I just want to forget about this whole thing and formally asked them to respect my privacy. They keep contacting me and threatening me that they're going to have to police involved. I never asked anything from them. I never asked for money or anything. Can the police do anything? Can they make me take a pregnancy test even if I don't want to?
2007-12-31 16:58:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I sent the family my medical bills (they didn't believe me). They said that they're going to submit those to the police and the police will MAKE ME go to the doctors and take the pregnancy tests. I've repeatedly asked them to leave me alone, but they're not doing that. I feel emotionally and physically threatened. What should I do?
2007-12-31 17:07:31 · update #1
No. The police will not get involved in this. What you can do if file a restraining order against the family, forcing them to leave you alone or face criminal charges themselves.
You can also hold them civilly responsible by suing them for their continued harassment.
If there is a legal aid group in your community, contact them for assistance.
If your abortion was done at clinic or hospital, ask if you can talk to their lawyer about being harassed by the "boyfriend's" family.
2007-12-31 17:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im so sorry that u are having to deal with this at a sensitive time in your life, but no there is nothing that they can do. all the above answers are right, u can have the police on your side if they continue. why do they want u to keep going to the doctor? are they worried there precious son will have to deal with some of the responsibility?
2008-01-01 08:53:02 · answer #2 · answered by MakeAmyUp! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY ARE JUST SMOKING CRACK! NO ONE can force you to take a pregnancy test - especially AFTER you had an abortion. What in the world are they trying to prove.
I would tell them "go ahead and call the police. I'd love to see you make a fool out of yourselves". If they continue to contact you - go to court and get a restraining order against them.
2008-01-01 01:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by David G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Police.
Tell them that you are being threatened by these people.
Ask that an officer accompany you to their house.
Go with him.
Tell them that if they threaten you again, you will charge them with a felony and put them in jail.
Go home and relax.
2008-01-01 01:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
His parents are just trying to make you feel guilty for getting an abortion. Sternly ask them to respect your privacy. No, the police won't make you take a pregnancy test. If worst comes to worst, file for a TRO.
2008-01-01 01:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can't and the Police won't.
2008-01-01 01:04:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The parents of your x boyfriend cant do anything
2008-01-01 01:04:09 · answer #7 · answered by robert S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing they can do.
If you're a minor then your own parents have some control over you, medically, but an ex-boyfriends parents? No, it's none of their business.
Tell them to butt out. If they keep calling you, tell them that YOU will call the police and make a complaint that they're bothering you.
Richard
2008-01-01 01:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋