Stop Harassment During Divorce

Summary

Document every instance of contact your ex-wife makes with your friends and family. Notify the Fresno County Superior Court about the violations of the restraining order. File a motion to enforce the restraining order, including evidence of her contacting your friends and family. Inform your lawyer about your actions, but you can notify the court directly if necessary. Communicate clearly and concisely with your lawyer, document all communications, set expectations, and follow up regularly.

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California
Hello James, could you please provide a brief description of your legal issue?
My soon to be ex wife is calling every single person I know, family included, spreading lies and asking them to lie about me on the stand during our divorce. I have a restraining order against her and she has broken it * times now and I filed police report. What can I do so she stops calling my friends and family
Hello James,
Given your situation, here are some steps you can take:
- Document every instance of contact she makes with your friends and family.
- Inform the court about these violations when you report the breaches of the restraining order.
- Consider applying for a harassment injunction, specifically addressing her behavior towards your contacts.
Have you informed the court about these violations already?
No I have not. Only my lawyer but he isn't really taking any action and he doesn't communicate well with me
James, you may want to consider the following actions:
- Notify the court directly about the violations of the restraining order.
- File a motion to enforce the restraining order and include details of her contacting your friends and family.
- Request a court hearing to discuss these violations and potential further protections.
What county in California are you located in? This will help provide local court contact details.
Fresno
James, here are some steps you can take in Fresno County:
- Notify the Fresno County Superior Court about the violations.
- File a motion to enforce the restraining order, including details of her contacting your friends and family.
- Request a court hearing to discuss these violations and potential further protections.

Fresno County Superior Court~##
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA *
Website: www.fresno.courts.ca.gov


Have you already gathered all the evidence of her contacting your friends and family?
Yes I have
James, that's good to hear. Here are the next steps you should consider:
- Submit all the gathered evidence to the Fresno County Superior Court.
- Discuss with the court clerk how to file a motion to enforce the restraining order.
Would you like more details on how to file this motion?
Yes please
James, here are the steps to file a motion to enforce the restraining order:
- **Visit the Court Clerk's Office**: Go to the Fresno County Superior Court Clerk's office.
- **Obtain Forms**: Request the necessary forms for filing a motion to enforce the restraining order.
- **Complete the Forms**: Fill out the forms with details of the violations and include evidence.
- **Submit the Forms**: Return the completed forms to the Clerk's office for filing.
- **Attend the Hearing**: You’ll receive a court date; attend the hearing to present your case.
Would you like details on any specific form or process?
Do I need to contact my lawyer and tell him I'm doing this? Will my lawyer need to be involved in me notifying the court about this?
James, it's generally advisable to inform your lawyer about any legal actions you plan to take. However, you can notify the court directly about the restraining order violations without your lawyer's involvement if necessary.
Would you like more information on how to communicate effectively with your lawyer?
Yes please
James, here are some tips for effectively communicating with your lawyer:
- **Be Clear and Concise**: Clearly explain your concerns and actions you wish to take.
- **Document Everything**: Keep a record of all communications with your lawyer.
- **Set Expectations**: Clarify what you expect from your lawyer and the timeline.
- **Follow Up**: Regularly check in on the status of your case.
Would you like more details on any of these points?