Can you sue an ex for money you gave them?

Can I sue the abuser for money I think s/he owes me? If an abusive partner (to whom you are not married) failed to re-pay money that you lent to him/her or failed to make credit card or loan payments that s/he agreed to, you may be able to take the abuser to small claims court to sue for that money.

Can you sue your ex girlfriend for emotional damages?

You CAN sue someone for emotional distress, but your costs would most likely greatly outweigh any recovery you might get. Unless you can prove some specific losses (job, pay, etc.) you may have problems proving your damages.

Can you take an ex partner to small claims court?

Yes, you could try to take your ex to small claims court. This option may seem appealing because it’s cheap (you can represent yourself, so legal fees won’t be an issue), but it won’t solve the problem of “collecting” — actually forcing your ex to pony up is a separate process, after you’ve won your case.

How do you get over someone not paying you back?

Nevertheless, here are some steps that you can take to get your money back:

1. Give gentle reminders. People are busy, and sometimes they forget about the money they owe.
2. Renegotiate payment terms.
3. Have them pay you with something else.
4. Get collateral.
5. Offer to help with financial planning.
6. Ask to use their credit card.

Can you sue your ex for pain and suffering?

The courts recognize emotional distress as a type of damage that can be recovered through a civil lawsuit. This means you can sue someone for emotional trauma or distress if you can provide evidence to support your claims.

Can I sue my ex for emotional distress UK?

You can claim for the emotional distress the discrimination has caused you – this is called ‘injury to feelings’. You can claim compensation for injury to feelings for almost any discrimination claim. The minimum award for injury to feelings should be around £1,000.