QUESTION
is there any legal or protective actions i can take against emotional blackmail regarding an unborn child
Asked on Aug 29th, 2013 on Domestic Violence - Washington
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i am 8 weeks pregnant and the father of the unborn child is emotionally blackmailing me with his life on a daily basis. he says everyday that if i do not abort my child he will kill himself and that his death will be on my hands, it has gotten so bad that there is not physical abuse becoming involved as well and when i do try call the authorities he takes my phone away and locks me in the house. what can i do about this? if anything?
1 ANSWER
Get an attorney to help you if you can. If you cannot, go to the superior court in the county in which you live, find the clerk's office, and ask for forms for a restraining order to keep the guy away from you. Once you get the restraining order, the police will help.
If you are suffering physical abuse or he is locking you up, call 911.
Good luck, and sorry for your problems.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2013 at 11:28 AM