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Responding to a False PFA

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sunny1976

Junior Member
Delaware:
Was hoping someone could help us!
My bf is fighting a PFA. (for the second time) He has an attorney. (who has asked us to compile information in his defense) The accusations range from ridiculous to horrific. The ex has literally 3 hand written pages upon pages of false charges. In order to respond we are finding it hard not to do the same and it is becoming very lengthy.

Just a note: The ex has already misled the court and is becoming slightly unfavorable in the judges eyes.
Months before the divorce she had threatened him that she 'could' and 'would' file a PFA on him at a later time.(which she followed through with) The first PFA she filed about 2 months ago. On the day of the hearing she casually dropped the charges in exchange for a few stupid household items. (for that she was charged with my bf's counsel fees)

She has and continues to antagonize him trying to get him to "crack". He has remained mostly calm and dignified throughout.

My question is how much is too much when responding. It is very hard to defend oneself without going into a lot of detail with some of the accusations.


Thanks for your helpWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
 


Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
This would be a question for his attorney. His attorney is familiar with the details of the case and, also, with the "climate" in the court that this will be heard in.
 

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