: Re: Autobiography and lawsuits If I write an autobiography and include living family members who have done some very strange things, am I at the risk of being sued?

@Hamaas631

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The basic legal principle that applies in all jurisdictions is that if you want to publish anything personal about anyone, you have to ask them. This includes data (name, birth date, life events, etc.), likenesses (photo, drawing, etc.), and communications (letters, writings, personal communication etc.).

If you want to disregard that law, you should make damn sure you don't disparage, vilify, slur, denigrate, libel, sully or defame that person in any way whatsoever, as that will add to the damages you will have to pay.

If you want to ignore that law also, make sure you are rich before you publish your autobiography.

There are some exceptions that apply to art, but I wouldn't count on your outpourings to be considered art by a court of law.

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