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  Date : 2012-08-16
Woman searches for recourse to ex-husband’s public abuse

전남편의 공개적인 욕설에 의지할 수단을 찾는 여성
 
DEAR ABBY: I'm divorced with a young son. My ex-husband and I share joint custody, and for the most part it has worked well. My problem is that my ex is very bitter about our divorce and the fact I have moved on with my life. He constantly makes derogatory comments to me in front of our son and others.
 
It is bad enough that my son must witness this, but my ex has taken it a step further. He is the editor of a small newspaper and is now making disparaging comments about me in his column. He is trying to improve his image at my expense; however, I am unable to respond because he won't print a rebuttal in his paper.
 
The abuse continues despite the divorce, but now the audience is wider. Is this ethical journalism, and how can I put a stop to it? -- FRUSTRATED EX
  
DEAR FRUSTRATED EX: Using a newspaper column to continue a personal vendetta over a failed marriage is not ethical journalism, although it may make for titillating reading. You do not have to tolerate his public sniping. Take the offensive clippings to your lawyer and ask him or her to write a strong letter to the publisher of the newspaper -- because THAT'S who will be liable if there are grounds for a lawsuit.

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DEAR ABBY: When is it appropriate to ask a stepparent about a deceased parent's will? I don't want to cause any hard feelings, but I think that at some point I have a right to know about my parent's will. -- CATHY IN GEORGIA
 
DEAR CATHY: Of course you have the right to know about the contents of your parent's will. I don't know how long your parent has been gone, but if it has been more than a month, contact his or her attorney and inquire.
  
* recourse 의지할 것 (=a source of help in a difficult situation)

* derogatory 경멸하는 (=showing a critical or disrespectful attitude)

* disparaging 비난하는 (=expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory)

* rebuttal 반박 (=the act of refuting someone by making a contrary argument, or presenting contrary evidence)

* titillating 자극적인 (=arousing or exciting in an agreeable, often sexual way)

* snipe 비난하다 (=to make a sly or petty verbal attack)

* clipping (신문에서 오려낸) 기사, 오려낸 조각 (=a small piece trimmed from something)

* liable 법적 책임이 있는 (=responsible by law; legally answerable)
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