Andorra Court Hears Case of Man Threatening Ex-Partner and Son, Owing €34,638 in Child Support

The Tribunal de Corts heard a case on Monday against a man accused of repeated death threats to his former partner and their 11-year-old son, alongside chronic non-payment of child support totaling €34,638 since a 2016 court order.

That order set monthly payments at €300, adjustable for inflation. No payments were made in the first two years, and subsequent contributions were sporadic, often prompted by child services actions. Prosecutors highlighted unconditional death threats as part of ongoing psychological coercion. Court messages included threats like "you'll only stop bothering when you're dead" and "I'll go to prison, but I'll enjoy it." The woman described years of physical and verbal abuse, including street pursuits where the man yelled "te voy a matar" in the child's presence, warning he would "take the boy." Stones were thrown at her home, forcing her to shun Andorra la Vella's centre and alter routines due to fear; the anxiety eased only after he left Andorra for Madrid.

The son, in psychological therapy at a cost of €550, has endured emotional trauma. He rejects contact with his father, wept during prior visits and called his mother to retrieve him, and fears his father harming her. The man reportedly told the boy he would "kill his mother." Unpaid support strained the child's living standards, with family members covering basics.

Prosecutors and private prosecution seek an 18-month suspended sentence—suspended for four years if civil liabilities are met—an eight-year no-contact order for both victims, full arrears repayment, court costs, and €16,000 in moral damages (€6,000 to the woman, €10,000 to the boy).

The defence admitted the threatening messages but blamed them on anger over restricted son access, denying intent to act. The lawyer noted the man's remorse, Madrid residence, personal and financial difficulties, recent incident-free years, and some unproven claims, seeking acquittal while urging preservation of the father-son bond.

The court has not yet ruled.