Long Island Divorce Lawyer Warns That Harassment During and After Divorce Can Lead to Lawsuits
Long Island, NY, January 09, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Long Island Divorce Lawyer and Divorce Mediator Robert E. Hornberger, Esq., warns divorcing and divorced couples that certain confrontational behaviors can lead to civil lawsuits.
Recently, both the Daily Record and Fox News reported that a New Jersey woman is being sued for writing “bum,” “loser,” and other insults on the memo line of the weekly alimony checks she wrote to her ex-husband, who claims that the stress of her insulting memos has exacerbated his poor health. The ex-husband claims that he has suffered a heart attack because of the weekly blows to his character.
Hornberger claims that this type of passive-aggressive behavior is not uncommon in divorcing couples. “Because divorce is generally a time of severe emotional and financial stress,” Hornberger said. “It is often more difficult for those involved to contain their unresolved anger and resentment, and things like this happen.”
As far as the lawsuit is concerned, Hornberger stated that claims of harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress may be successful only in certain instances, as the claims are difficult to prove in the context of divorce. In fact, in New York, the conduct must rise to the level of “outrageous or extreme” in order for a court to grant money damages. “While all instances of insults or name-calling will not give rise to a meritorious lawsuit,” Hornberger said. “Former spouses should do their best to keep the impulse to lash out in check.” A person who brings this type of lawsuit will need to show a pattern of behavior that actually caused severe physical or psychological harm.
“Many people, regardless of maturity or success in life, have the tendency to act out when they are deeply hurt by someone that they love,” Hornberger said. The Long Island divorce lawyer believes that divorce mediation can help couples navigate both the emotional and financial hurdles of divorce, and avoid the common pitfalls of an embittered divorce proceeding.
“An experienced divorce mediator or divorce lawyer can provide counsel to divorcing couples about how to avoid disputes or even potential lawsuits over harmful and acrimonious behavior,” Hornberger said.
About Robert E. Hornberger, Esq., P.C.
The Long Island divorce and family law firm of Robert E. Hornberger, Esq., P.C. represents clients throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County, NY in all domestic relations matters including divorce, divorce mediation, collaborative divorce, orders of protection, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child support, child custody, child visitation, and spousal support. With offices conveniently located on the border of the two counties in Melville, NY, the experienced and compassionate attorneys and legal staff at Robert E. Hornberger, Esq., P.C., are well equipped with the resources to successfully address any issue that may arise in a Long Island matrimonial or family law matter. The firm provides a free initial consultation and offers convenient and affordable payment plans where necessary. For more information, visit http://divorce-longisland.com or call 631-923-1910.
Recently, both the Daily Record and Fox News reported that a New Jersey woman is being sued for writing “bum,” “loser,” and other insults on the memo line of the weekly alimony checks she wrote to her ex-husband, who claims that the stress of her insulting memos has exacerbated his poor health. The ex-husband claims that he has suffered a heart attack because of the weekly blows to his character.
Hornberger claims that this type of passive-aggressive behavior is not uncommon in divorcing couples. “Because divorce is generally a time of severe emotional and financial stress,” Hornberger said. “It is often more difficult for those involved to contain their unresolved anger and resentment, and things like this happen.”
As far as the lawsuit is concerned, Hornberger stated that claims of harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress may be successful only in certain instances, as the claims are difficult to prove in the context of divorce. In fact, in New York, the conduct must rise to the level of “outrageous or extreme” in order for a court to grant money damages. “While all instances of insults or name-calling will not give rise to a meritorious lawsuit,” Hornberger said. “Former spouses should do their best to keep the impulse to lash out in check.” A person who brings this type of lawsuit will need to show a pattern of behavior that actually caused severe physical or psychological harm.
“Many people, regardless of maturity or success in life, have the tendency to act out when they are deeply hurt by someone that they love,” Hornberger said. The Long Island divorce lawyer believes that divorce mediation can help couples navigate both the emotional and financial hurdles of divorce, and avoid the common pitfalls of an embittered divorce proceeding.
“An experienced divorce mediator or divorce lawyer can provide counsel to divorcing couples about how to avoid disputes or even potential lawsuits over harmful and acrimonious behavior,” Hornberger said.
About Robert E. Hornberger, Esq., P.C.
The Long Island divorce and family law firm of Robert E. Hornberger, Esq., P.C. represents clients throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County, NY in all domestic relations matters including divorce, divorce mediation, collaborative divorce, orders of protection, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child support, child custody, child visitation, and spousal support. With offices conveniently located on the border of the two counties in Melville, NY, the experienced and compassionate attorneys and legal staff at Robert E. Hornberger, Esq., P.C., are well equipped with the resources to successfully address any issue that may arise in a Long Island matrimonial or family law matter. The firm provides a free initial consultation and offers convenient and affordable payment plans where necessary. For more information, visit http://divorce-longisland.com or call 631-923-1910.
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