Q: I was in abusive relationship a year ago, but never made any reports can I get a protection order against my ex?
I fear for my life and children’s lives because I know what he is capable of, I never reported him because he would always threaten me if I was to call cops so nothing is on file but he keeps talking bad about me and spreading rumors and trying to get people to add me on fb and trying to get information out of me, we have a baby together but with him being abusive and was doing drugs I don’t feel safe for him to see our child and he was also being mean to my other child.
A: It is unlikely that you could get a protection order for things that happened a year ago. If you were never married, you are the sole custodian of the child, and you do not have to permit him to see your children. He would have to go to court to prove paternity and obtain parental rights, but you could ask the court that those visits be supervised. Whether or not he files for parental rights, you can file for child support. If he makes threats, report it to the police. Seek help and advice from local women's groups that help women in domestic violence situations.
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