Verbal Harassment Legal Options

Summary

In Illinois, disclosing confidential court information is a serious violation. You can file a complaint against the girlfriend for misuse of court information and seek a restraining order against your sons father for harassment. If you cant afford an attorney, seek pro bono legal services, contact law schools for free assistance, or consider self-representation in court.

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My son’s father, we never married, is verbally aggressive and calls me broke, a bad mom. His girlfriend works at the courthouse so she have looked my information up and then whatever she saw, she told him. I’m not a criminal and I’ve never had any run ins with the law. I’ve had an eviction and a power shut off, what do I do?
Hi Ashtin, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me your location so I can provide information based on your jurisdiction? Also, are you interested in taking any legal action against your son's father or his girlfriend for this invasion of privacy?
I’m located in Illinois
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Ashtin. In Illinois, disclosing confidential court information is a serious violation. Here are your options:
- File a complaint against the girlfriend for misuse of court information.
- Seek a restraining order against your son's father for harassment.
Consider consulting with a local attorney for further guidance.
Why if I can’t afford an attorney?
If you can't afford an attorney, you can:
- Seek pro bono (free) legal services. Check the Illinois Legal Aid Online website for resources.
- Contact law schools in Illinois, as they often run legal clinics offering free assistance.
- Self-represent in court, although this is usually a last resort.