What is considered harassment from an ex girlfriend?

Generally, harassment is when one person intentionally causes emotional harm to another person. For example, in addition to verbal abuse, harassment includes posting derogatory comments about you online, spreading rumors to your friends or at your children’s school, or stalking you.

What to do if an ex keeps harassing you?

While some victims of domestic violence only want the harassment to stop, others may wish their abuser to be charged and prosecuted. If the latter is the case, you should report the harassment to the police, have the court issue a restraining order, and file a lawsuit against your former partner.

Can I report my ex for harassment?

If you are experiencing stalking or harassment from a partner or ex-partner, you can report this to the police. Domestic abuse is a crime, when a partner or ex-partner does things which are likely to cause you physical or psychological harm. The police take this seriously and should investigate it.

How can I handle harassment from my partner’s ex?

This is especially true if the relationship is relatively new. To handle harassment from your partner’s ex, you need to be able to take a step back and assess the situation objectively. If the harassment from your partner’s ex is making you fear for your life or your safety, contact the police immediately.

What to do if your boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend is stalking you online?

As soon as you notice that your boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend is stalking you online or harassing you via social media in any other way, you should use our app to stop it. You can rely on DoNotPay to contact the social media representatives directly, and achieve two things in order to protect you:

How can I get my partner’s ex to stop contacting me?

Get a restraining order. If you simply want your partner’s ex to leave you alone and stop contacting you, it may help to get a civil restraining order against them. Because the specific procedure varies, contact the clerk at your local courthouse to find out how to proceed.

What can I do if my ex-spouse doesn’t respect me?

First, you can make a criminal complaint and request that the prosecutor seek an order of protection in your favor. An order of protection (temporary or otherwise) can limit physical interactions between you and your ex. If your ex-spouse violates the terms of such an order, he or she may be charged with criminal contempt.