My daughter’s biological father is in Florida and has been threatening me and my husband since he got out of prison after seven years. He’s trying to use my daughter’s new phone to contact her, even though she doesn’t want anything to do with him. She told him multiple times to stop calling, but he keeps reaching out. Given his history and the fact that he’s on probation as a sex offender, do I have grounds for a restraining order? I’ve filed against him before, and although I don’t want to go through the process again, it seems like it might be necessary.
He can’t legally harass you, even if there’s a custody order. You probably have grounds for a restraining order, but blocking his number might be a quicker solution. Set up communication through email instead.
If he’s committed felony domestic violence or sexual crimes, you might have a case for a permanent restraining order. When was the custody order established?
I think it would be relatively easy to get a restraining order against him. Document everything he sends and consider talking to law enforcement about your options.
You should block his number and have all communication go through you. If there’s no direct contact order, it might be hard to get a restraining order.
Consider filing to terminate his parental rights. His behavior poses a threat to your child’s safety, and incarceration is grounds for that.
Change your daughter’s phone number immediately. She shouldn’t have to deal with this at her age. Get legal advice as well.
If you have custody orders, he needs to go through the court for any contact. Block him and change your daughter’s number.
Have your daughter text him to say, ‘Do not contact me again.’ This could help if you decide to go to the police for a restraining order.