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[quote=Anonymous]I finally broke up with my boyfriend.

While he has never [i]physically[/i] laid a hand on me, our fights have gotten more and more ugly. The last few have gotten so bad that he has taken to destroying my personal property.

I did some online research and even though he hasn't beaten me, the fact that he destroys my prized possessions is a form of domestic abuse.

Some examples:
He has broken a mirror on my bedroom dresser when he punched it, he has punched a few spots on my walls and there are now holes that my landlord will most likely charge me for when I move from my condo. He also has cracked my windshield and threw nail polish on my car interior thus staining the seats.

Our last argument was last week when he threw my brand new cell phone out the car window while I was driving.
I ran to retrieve it and it was a loss. I even cut my finger on the broken glass screen. He then grabbed my SIM card and squeezed it in half so it was no good.

He has gone through my closets when angry and ripped my favorite skirts and dresses. He also has smashed my DVD's, CD's and broke a few pairs of sunglasses and make-up mirrors as well.

I told my boss about it today...I had to because she wondered why I didn't have a phone. I told her what my ex did, then I started telling her about all the other stuff he broke. She told me he has to be accountable and I should file a claim in small claims court for damages due. I could get a judgment on him.

I wish I could, but wouldn't it be my word against his? I mean, I don't have any physical evidence or tangible proof that HE actually broke my stuff even though he truly did.

He has a criminal record and mine is squeaky clean...I am not sure if this would play a factor or not.

My boss said in small claims court it just matters on who the judge believes.

She even told me I should contact Judge Judy as this is the type of case she sees regularly on her show.

Your thoughts?[/quote]

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