My ex is badmouthing me online - what can I do?

Typically, a defamatory statement is a statement that reasonable members of society would think damages your reputation, writes solicitor Stephen Coppinger.

The nature and gravity of any allegation in the defamatory statement are both critical aspects of any defamation case.

Dear Stephen,

I am a farmer, who only really uses social media to stay in contact with friends and for classifieds. However, I have been informed by friends that an ex-partner has made several posts on a large social media group with many members where an allegation was made against me and my character, which is untrue and has caused me great distress and upset.