Impact on Children and Pets
The consequences of Sharon Neal's fraudulent restraining orders extended beyond legal proceedings, affecting innocent children and animals. Natalia's two young children were displaced from their home through emergency court removals, with no advance notice and no opportunity to protect or care for their pets. The family maintained a Persian cat and a small hamster, both of which remained inside the home during the forced eviction.
Natalia arranged for a trusted friend to escort her children to the property to provide care for the animals. However, on one occasion when they approached the residence, Sharon Neal confronted them by pursuing them in her black Mercedes and demanding they leave what she claimed as "her" property, despite having no legal ownership.
In this incident, Sharon's own grandchild (Natalia's daughter) was forced off the road by Sharon's vehicle near the gated entrance and had to run through blackberry bushes to exit the property. She sustained a leg wound during the escape, suffering cuts and scratches while pushing through the thorny vegetation.
With limited alternatives available, Natalia was required to arrange private, attorney-supervised visits to the property to ensure the pets received essential care. While the Persian cat survived, she experienced discomfort from overgrown claws that had curved into the soft pads of her paws. Upon their return, Natalia transported the cat to DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital for corrective surgery. Unfortunately, the hamster did not survive the disruptions and neglect caused by Sharon's interference and blocked property access.