celticfdguy
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY
My girlfriend and I broke up this past week. We have a history of a lot of arguing and such. She has a really bad temper, and when she gets angry over the smallest thing, it feels as if world war 3 is erupting. That being said, when she gets into these angry modes, there is no talking to her. She lives in my co-op which I own, and her name is on nothing (including utility bills, etc). I am not comfortable living with her at this point and she flat out scares me. I do not want to go home after work, sleep there or be around her because I do not trust her temper. My father's best friend is a local cop and he said I have to be really careful now, because she can make my life a living hell since we still live together. He told me all she has to do is call the police saying I came after her and they will haul me away no questions asked. He then told me that she can file a restraining order and that will ban me from entering my own home.
I am not a physical person and have really bad anxiety. I want to protect myself from those types of situations.
I was going to consult a lawyer about this, but have no idea what sort of lawyer to call.
What can I do to protect myself, legally? This way I started the documentation process in case something happens in the future. She said she will need a few months to save money to move out . I know I cannot legally kick her out due to her living with me for 6 months and filing an eviction notice takes forever.
Any help/insight is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
My girlfriend and I broke up this past week. We have a history of a lot of arguing and such. She has a really bad temper, and when she gets angry over the smallest thing, it feels as if world war 3 is erupting. That being said, when she gets into these angry modes, there is no talking to her. She lives in my co-op which I own, and her name is on nothing (including utility bills, etc). I am not comfortable living with her at this point and she flat out scares me. I do not want to go home after work, sleep there or be around her because I do not trust her temper. My father's best friend is a local cop and he said I have to be really careful now, because she can make my life a living hell since we still live together. He told me all she has to do is call the police saying I came after her and they will haul me away no questions asked. He then told me that she can file a restraining order and that will ban me from entering my own home.
I am not a physical person and have really bad anxiety. I want to protect myself from those types of situations.
I was going to consult a lawyer about this, but have no idea what sort of lawyer to call.
What can I do to protect myself, legally? This way I started the documentation process in case something happens in the future. She said she will need a few months to save money to move out . I know I cannot legally kick her out due to her living with me for 6 months and filing an eviction notice takes forever.
Any help/insight is greatly appreciated.
Thanks