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I’m going through a divorce in Jamaica, and my spouse is threatening to reveal sensitive information about me during the divorce proceedings. What legal steps can I take to protect my privacy and ensure that confidential information remains confident

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That sounds like blackmail or extortion, which is a criminal offense. Furthermore, matrimonial court proceedings in the Supreme Court family division are heard in private chambers, and judges take a very dim view of parties using threats to coerce settlements.



   
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Tell your attorney immediately! They can write a formal warning letter to your spouse’s counsel or apply to the judge for an interim injunction restraining your spouse from disseminating private or confidential information.



   
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