Domestic Violence

Domestic violence and other forms of abuse are an unfortunate reality in many relationships in New York. People who are victims of abuse will often not know their alternatives to be protected from a spouse who is committing these acts. It can be difficult to finally...

In New York, it is unfortunate that there is abuse and allegations of abuse in some relationships. For the alleged victim and the person who is accused of committing the abuse, it is important to understand how the law acts to provide protection and limit the contact....

Domestic violence is all too common in New York and when a person who is being subjected to abuse finally decides to end the relationship, there are inevitable concerns as to what the abusive spouse will do. It is vital that people be protected from abuse and if there...

In New York, it is an unfortunate truth that a dispute between people who are involved in a relationship will sometimes become violent. These situations are dangerous from the start and it is important for the victim to understand that there are protections available...

In New York, just about every relationship that is coming to an end will have family issues that make the situation difficult. In extreme cases, people will be subjected to domestic violence and abuse. When there is a divorce and there are children involved, domestic...

In New York City and across the State, domestic incidents are common. It is unfortunate that people who are involved in a relationship will get into a dispute that turns physical, but it happens quite often. These incidents can happen to anyone. When a person is...

No relationship is perfect, but no relationship should involve abuse. When a spouse is dealing with an incident or a cycle of domestic abuse, it is important to understand there are potential legal protections. It is possible to use protective orders to address the...

Ending a marriage is a troubling life event on its own for couples in New York and elsewhere; however, ending a marriage because of abuse can be traumatic and impact a person for the rest of his or her life. This is a highly sensitive and delicate matter, as...

We all need to feel safe. Unfortunately, some individuals in New York and elsewhere are harmed or feel threatened by a partner in a romantic relationship. Domestic abuse is a serious safety issue, and when a partner or spouse feels that his or her safety is at risk,...

While no relationship is perfect, there are some things that should not exist between a couple, one of which is violence. Domestic violence can look very different between on couple to the next; however, the underlying issue is that there is abuse towards a person....