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Q: What legal actions can I take against my ex-husband's false police reports and accusations in Georgia?
I'm the primary custodian in a situation where my ex-husband has repeatedly made false police reports against me this year. He claims I stole his identity and refuses to pay a bill from 2017, despite our divorce decree stating we divorced without unresolved debts. He accuses me of taking the kids without informing him, although there's nothing in the divorce decree that requires me to inform him. Additionally, he alleges that I am stalking and harassing him via social media and phone, though all my contact is about the kids and it has been over 5 years since any social media contact with him. I have police records and documentation to support my claims. What legal actions can I take to address these false accusations and ensure they don't affect my custody rights?
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You can begin by gathering and organizing all documentation that disproves your ex-husband’s claims, including police reports, emails, texts, and any evidence showing your communication is limited to your children. This record will be essential in both custody proceedings and any legal action you take against false reporting.
In Georgia, making false police reports is a crime, so you may be able to file a report yourself against him for knowingly providing false information. You can also bring these incidents to the family court overseeing your custody case to show a pattern of harassment and attempts to interfere with your parental rights.
Additionally, you may seek a protective order or an order preventing harassment if his actions continue. Your attorney can help ensure that these false claims do not negatively impact your custody rights and can assist in requesting the court to formally acknowledge the inaccuracies. Keeping all communication focused on your children and maintaining a clear, documented history will strengthen your position.
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