Can I file a civil suit against my husbands ex-wife for harassment?

Full question:

My fiance and I have lived together for 2 years. His ex-wife keeps taking him back to court for different things. She received quite a bit of settlement in their divorce, but keeps taking him back to court because she states that he hid money, but she accepted the terms of the divorce. It weighs heavy on our relationship that she can keep doing this. I want to try to stop this, even if it just to intimidate her a little bit. Is there any type of suit that I can file against her, alienation of affection?

• Category: Civil Actions
• Date: 04/07/2025
• State: National

Answer:

Alienation of affections is a crime that isn't recognized by Texas law and deals with the seduction of a married person. It doesn't apply to unmarried couples.

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Frivolous lawsuits may be filed for purposes of harassment or coercion, such as to coerce the defendant into paying more or accepting less money than is rightfully due. They may be filed due to lack of due diligence by an attorney in investigating a client's claim, or other reasons. Generally, the defendant must win the lawsuit before seeking a remedy for the frivolous claim.

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