Q: What are my options when my girlfriends ex husband is using false claims from his family and friends against me in court
My girlfriend is going through a custody battle with her ex husband. He has taken the kids away from her because of false accusations of absuse from people I have never met before on his side of the family and has tried to use statements from them in the court.. most of the claims have been dismissed durring the restraining order hearing (which was dropped) but he is still going to use false statements and doctored affidavits. What are my options legally ?
A: You have no legal options related to the custody case. Your girlfriend does. She needs a lawyer. You may have a defamation cause of action but an attorney would need to review more facts than you have included here to advise you.
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