Re: Defimation of Character

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On 10/10/05, M'sta Mikey wrote:
> On 10/09/05, Rhonda wrote:
>> Just recently went through a bad breakup where i lived with
>> a man who i thought was divorced. Not so, we then moved
>> apart but still saw eachother to see if it can be
>> reconciled and he will get a divorce. Now my ex seems to be
>> intent on telling lies to coworkers, friends, family and ex-
>> coworkers about me. He is still owing me money, i am
>> pregant with his child and now his girlfriend and himself
>> are sending me emails telling me i am lying and people will
>> know exactly what i am and the child is not his. I have the
>> facts that what he is saying is untrue all to save his
>> relationship with his new girlfriend. Ihave the money order
>> from my account with his I Owe You (ands signature on the
>> back) from the car dealership, paternity showing the child
>> is his, records showing that he is still not divorced, etc.
>> He has told people we have not seen eachother since Feb
>> 2005. I have phone records, emails stating our contact as
>> well as his new roommate and friends being present.As well
>> as the police record when i bailed him ot of jail on
>> driving with no registration to which I paid the $800 in
>> fines, impound fees to get him released. He has said i am
>> making that up as well. The list can go on.I am tired of
>> this and want to know if i have enough to take him to court
>> to deal with this once and for all for defimation of
>> character.
>> What to do.
>
> If you are pregnant with his child, you need to see a lawyer;
> Once paternity has been established, he will owe you child
> support.
>
> Regarding the money he owes; best bet would be to sue him in
> small claims or civil court, depending on the amount. But
> remember, even if you win, it's your responsibility to
> collect.
>
> Regarding his spreading of "lies" (slander). Send him a
> certified/return receipt letter demanding that he cease and
> desist immediately or that you will persue a legal means to
> get him to do so. You can sue but the burden of proof is on
> you to prove your case. You would need people involved to
> testify and even if you prevail, your legal fees would
> greatly outweight any $$$ that you would possibly get.
>
> Get to a lawyer regarding your child!

Thank you so much for the advice. A prenatal paternity test has
already performed and he is aware of the results. He is the
father. A lawyer has been contacted but he still denies it to
others.
I will send a letter to cease and desist as suggested regarding
the defimation of character.
Small claims court as you said i am responsible to collect
which is what the issue is now.
Thanks again.
R