Q: X girlfriend is threatening to post pics on social, contact my employer and my children to defame me. What type lawyer?
She feels we continue to have a relationship despite the fact I have not seen her in over a year. She is unstable both financially and emotionally so evrytime I try and explain she threatens me. Help.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- California
- (916) 704-3009
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
If your ex-girlfriend is threatening to post pictures of you on social media and contact your employer and children to defame you, you may need to consult with a lawyer who specializes in defamation law.
Defamation is a legal term that refers to false statements that harm someone's reputation. Posting pictures and making false statements about you on social media or to your employer and children could potentially constitute defamation.
A defamation lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and options, and provide guidance on how to protect your reputation and take legal action if necessary. They can also help you understand the potential damages you may be entitled to, such as compensation for lost wages or damage to your reputation.
In addition to consulting with a lawyer, it may also be helpful to take steps to document any threats or actions by your ex-girlfriend, such as saving screenshots of messages or recording phone calls. This can help provide evidence to support your case if legal action is necessary.
In conclusion, if your ex-girlfriend is threatening to post pictures of you on social media and contact your employer and children to defame you, it may be necessary to consult with a defamation lawyer who can help protect your legal rights and reputation. It is also important to document any threats or actions by your ex-girlfriend to provide evidence to support your case.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
