ORDER OF PROTECTION ARTICLES

Orders of protection are legal documents intended to protect victims of abuse or harassment from further harm. They can be issued by both criminal and family courts, and typically prohibit the respondent from having any contact with the petitioner, including physical proximity, phone calls, emails, and social media interactions. In some cases, they may also …

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This article is intended to give general information only about New York Law, and is not intended to provide actual legal advice. For legal advice you must have a full consultation with a licensed New York State attorney who has experience handling order of protection cases. Filing an Order of Protection in New York Family …

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An order of protection, also known as a restraining order , or “protection order”, is a court order that is intended to protect someone from harm,  danger of harm, or harassment by another person. In New York, family courts have jurisdiction over cases of domestic violence, including orders of protection. This article will provide guidance for petitioners …

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Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects millions of people in the United States each year. While the severity and prevalence of domestic violence varies across the country, New York City, is one of the places that has made significant strides in addressing this problem. Domestic violence shelters in New York City offer critical …

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Orders of protection, also known as restraining orders, are a crucial tool used in New York’s Family Court to protect individuals and families from domestic violence, abuse, neglect, and other forms of harm. These legal documents have a significant impact on the safety and well-being of individuals and children involved in family disputes, and can …

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Domestic violence is a devastating issue that affects individuals and families in all communities, including those in New York State and New York City. It can take many forms, including physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse, and is used to control and intimidate a partner. Victims of domestic violence often feel trapped, isolated, and afraid, …

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Most orders of protection issued by New York Family Courts pursuant to family offense cases are for a period of 2 years. Sometimes an orderof protection case is settled by the parties with the  respondent (alleged abuser) agreeing to an order of protection without making any admission of wrongdoing. Orders of protection issued pursuant to …

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The New York Family Court has the power to issue temporary and final orders of protection based upon violations of certain sections of the New York Penal Code. A violation of any of these sections constitutes what is called a “family offense”, and includes such crimes as assault, menacing, stalking, malicious destruction, and others. A …

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If you have an order of protection case against you in the New York Family Court, it may be very important that you resolve this case in order to avoid potential problems with your job or, if you are not a US citizen, to avoid immigration issues. Additionally, an order of protection issued against you …

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