Can I sue my ex for financial abuse?

If an abusive partner (to whom you are not married) failed to re-pay money that you lent to him/her or failed to make credit card or loan payments that s/he agreed to, you may be able to take the abuser to small claims court to sue for that money.

Can I sue my spouse for emotional distress?

Emotional Abuse Can Give You the Right to Sue If your spouse has intentionally caused you to suffer emotional distress, you may have the right to file a civil lawsuit for damages. Filing a lawsuit can hold your spouse accountable for their actions and allow you to recover comepnsation.

Are text messages private property?

While text messages you send to someone else may be private from the cell phone carriers, thanks to this ruling they aren’t considered private once they reach your intended recipient and can be used in court to prosecute you without needing to use a wiretap.

Is it illegal to record your spouse?

The simple answer is no, it is not legal to record your spouse unless that person consents to being recorded. Under California Penal Code section 632, it is a crime to record a telephone call or conversation without the consent of both parties to the call.

Can you sue someone for lying about being divorced?

Answer: You very well may be able to sue your former spouse. When someone lies and the lie hurts other people, even when it hurts only their reputations, the injured person can sue for slander and seek financial damages.

What happens when an ex-spouse is toxic?

The more toxic an ex-spouse is, the more problems there will be moving forward, especially if there are minor children. The poorer the communication there is, the more important it is to spell out every aspect of parenting time/visitation with the children.

Is your ex-spouse harassing you through the legal system?

Just as an ex-spouse does not appreciate attending hearings on baseless matters, judges also do not like it when parties waste their time. If you believe that your ex is using the legal system to harass you, your attorney can help you hold him or her responsible.

Is it illegal to snoop on your ex spouse?

You might be tempted to snoop on a spouse or an ex-spouse, but if you are, it’s absolutely critical to talk to a lawyer beforehand. This is because some of these practices could be illegal and get you arrested.

Can a lawyer file a motion to remove an ex spouse?

The attorney can file a motion of his or her own, asking the judge to strike, or get rid of, whatever pleading the ex-spouse filed. If the judge agrees that the motion has no merit, then the judge can remove it. An attorney can also file a motion for contempt, or a motion for sanctions.