Father Assaulted Me And My Boyfriend. Police Did Nothing Because He “owns” The House.
Location: KY
I'm looking for legal advice because I'm honestly scared and don’t feel safe in my home and don't know what my rights are in this situation.
Last night, my dad came home intoxicated and began carrying out what seemed to be an elaborate plan to get my boyfriend (24M) kicked out of the house. He became aggressive, started kicking, slamming, and beating my bedroom door down, eventually trying to force his way inside. I got behind the door to try to keep him from entering, but he used the door against us, repeatedly kicking, punching, and slamming it while physically attacking and pinning both me and my boyfriend.
My dad was the aggressor throughout this situation. We were genuinely scared and were only trying to protect ourselves and prevent him from hurting us. My boyfriend struck my dad once in self-defense because we couldn't find our pepper spray at the time. As soon as we located it, we used it to protect ourselves.
We called the police because we were scared and needed help. However, the officers essentially told us that because it was my dad's home, he could do whatever he wanted. They came very close to arresting my boyfriend, despite the fact that my boyfriend had been defending himself and me from my dad's physical aggression. The officers told me that my only options were to file for an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) or report my dad to his probation officer. However, I'm so afraid of another confrontation that I'm currently staying locked in my bedroom because I'm scared to even leave it. He's still in the house, and I have nowhere else to go. I feel trapped in my own home, constantly worried about what he might do next. I don't know how I'm supposed to protect myself or my boyfriend when the person we're afraid of is still living under the same roof.
My dad seemed to get exactly what he wanted out of the situation. After the police left without arresting him, he started laughing maniacally, seemingly because he had gotten away with what happened
One important detail: My dad doesn't actually own the house. It belonged to my deceased grandmother, and he refuses to open probate. Despite this, he acts as though he's the homeowner and has full authority over the property.
Here's my biggest concern: I have nowhere else to go. I have multiple pets. No car/license. I cannot simply leave this house, and I'm terrified of what my dad might do next. I don't feel safe knowing that he can physically attack us, destroy my bedroom door, and seemingly face no consequences.
My previous posts may provide more context. I’ve been seeking out help for a while. Me (23F) BF (24M) Father (44M)
I have several questions:
Can a homeowner legally assault people living in their house?
Can I obtain an emergency protective order or restraining order against my dad, even if I have nowhere else to live?
What should I do legally to protect myself and my boyfriend?
What do I do next?
TL;DR: My dad assaulted me and my boyfriend, police did nothing, and I'm now afraid to leave my bedroom. He isn't even the legal homeowner. I have nowhere else to go. What are my legal options?
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