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I am being harrassed thru text messaging and my character is being defiled by my ex husband can charges be brought against him
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we have been seprated since 2008 and i divorce in 2011. from 2008 up to this day he has sent me text message to kill myself,called me volgar name belittled me. defiled my character thru texting, voicemails,and even as far as talking to people we know. we have court papers for child support which he pays when he feels too. he has moved on with someone else. i never bother him unless something with our daughter. he has also defile my 2 older kids and has called them names and threatened my son. what can i do tohave this stop or charges brought to him
Charles Thomas Jr.Criminal Defense AttorneyWest Chester, PA ·
You can call the police and ask them to file Harassment by Communication charges, but whether this is in fact legally harassment depends on the content of the messages. Show the police and see what they say.
Paul Dominic EdgerDomestic Violence LawyerCarlisle, PA ·
It would be best to contact the police to alert them to the messages. If you feel his messages are true, or whether he states comments that place you or your children in harm of possibly bodily injury or death, the police may act accordingly. It will be up to the discretion of the police how to act, but it can't hurt to at least place a complaint with the police in case you take later action.
If the actions continue, there is always the possibility of seeing a Protection From Abuse order through the Court of Common Pleas for your county. This would force him to stop communicating with you except when it relates to the child (depending if he has any physical or legal custody of the child can depend how much communication is needed). If you seek a PFA is is recommended you hire an attorney to help you since it is a hearing and there are evidentiary matters involved which an attorney is trained best to handle.
Don't let his actions place you in fear. Call the police, and/or seek a PFA (a sort of restraining order) to prevent him contacting you. Don't delete the text messages, it may come in handy to the court (or your attorney).
