Q: Can I file a lawsuit against my husband's ex girlfriend in the state of Florida? We are residents in the state of FL.
My husband and I separated (no divorced) for almost a year last year. He started a relationship with a woman that lasted a few months. After talking and trying to solve our differences, my husband and I decided to get back together and restore the family we once were with our four children. We are now living our lives and building up our marriage and family. However, this woman (whom my husband found out almost at the end of their relationship was under a student visa in the country) has been harassing and stalking my husband through text messages and calls offending him. The relationship is ended but she still wants my husband to continue paying her bills and the rent in the apartment they once shared. She has and continues threatening my husband about calling his work to damage his reputation so he can be fired from the job he has held for 18 years. This woman has become the source of discussion in our relationship and she wants to destroy my family. What can I do? Please help.
A: No, your husband probably can't successfully sue her for this. Report it to law enforcement.
A: Your husband can file for a Domestic violence complaint after reporting it to the local police department. Apparently she 's attempting to extort money from him and that would be a crime if the police will pursue it. There is no Florida action against her by you for alienation of affections as in other states.
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