Covina, CA asked in Business Law for California

Q: ExBF mom asked to invest into my business. She gave me $75k June’21,I used it in Nov, business isn’t doing so well

It’s getting really bad now, I’m struggling & trying to fix, she’s calling & posting mean things on FB, texts. I need to know what can I do. Not trying to put her into the business losses but she’s Harassing me in which I do understand but I can’t focus I can’t sleep and I honestly don’t know what to do at this point I do have a way to get the money & working nonstop.

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Dan Rowan Cortright
Dan Rowan Cortright
Answered
  • Sebastopol, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: If she's' posting comments that are untrue on Facebook, you may have a defamation claim. There are also laws limiting how and when a creditor can contact you regarding outstanding debt. You can hire an attorney to send her a cease and desist letter.

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