Asked 3/19/2016 – Dallas, TX

My husband allegedly cheated on me last year with a 17 year old girl. I say allegedly because I don’t know if it is true, but what I do know is that he met her on the job and they were texting back and forth. Now, months have passed and my husband has not contacted this girl as we are trying very hard to make our marriage work, but she is still contacting me/harassing me (we exchanged emails when all of this took place so she has my email address). She has threatened to kill my husband, accused us of “calling her blocked” and threatened to go to the police because we are “harassing” her. None of these accusations are true as we have not had any communication with her…really just want to forget she exists. I replied to one of her emails with a cease and desist…that didn’t work. I have her mother’s phone number and consider contacting the parent as i know she has no knowledge of these activities. what can I do? I don’t want to get my husband into any trouble, but I don’t want to be threatened and harassed either. We have children I have to consider as well. Should I continue to ignore her or is there any action I can take to get her to stop?

Answer

You may contact local police and show them the texts. It will be up to them whether the language rises to the level of a harassment or terroristic threat charge. If she has threatened to kill your husband, he can request a protective order be issued; contact the local District Attorney’s office. As for you, have no contact with this girl whatsoever. She does not exist as far as you are concerned. Change your phone number, your email and all contact information