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Q: Being aggresivly slandered by former employer as of 7 days ago. Have not contacted him or retaliated. What do today ?
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Dec 13, 2015

Contact a lawyer. Slander is not an easy claim and a lawyer will need to review the specifics of your case. Review CRS 13-25-124 and 13-25-125.5 for the specific court procedures at: http://www.intotolegal.com/upcoming%20Events/Forms.html .

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Q: My ex is telling everyone that I am a meth addict. I am not and have taken a hair follicle test. What can I do

We are in a custody battle, I requested the drug tests myself and have already taken and passed mine. He won't stop telling people I am a junkie and an addict or a dead beat mother.

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Oct 14, 2015

Ah divorces... it brings out the best in people. From a legal perspective, you husband can make the claim and a court may (emphasis MAY) order a review (be aware that you can recover attorney fees and court cost if it is subsequently shown your ex is abusing the judicial system). As for your... View More

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Q: Is reading my wife's email illegal?

A family member has been writing emails to my wife about someone else. Is it admissible in court for a libel claim?

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Oct 14, 2015

Reading is arguably not illegal, provided you are not hacking to gain access. For admissibility of the email/texts it depends. The best approach is to have an attorney request the texts/emails. Be aware that libel/slander requires conduct that shocks the conscience and/or harmed your reputation... View More

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