A: In & of itself, the number of times the order of protection is violated doesn't necessarily make it a felony versus a misdemeanor. One would need to know whether the prior violations resulted in convictions, and also the manner of the violation (e.g., was it a...
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Q: How to remove a restraining order against my children’s mother?
A: You'd need to file a petition to modify/vacate the order of protection. Call a Westchester Domestic Violence attorney for more info.
How to remove a restraining order against my children’s mother?
Q: I have a tro against my children's mother but she has unsupervised visits every Saturday which is also the same day my children have counseling from 2 to 3 pm while visits with mom the same day are from 1 to 8 pm.The only available days for the counseling session...
How do I get an order of protection changed from a stay away to a refrain from (or dropped)? I put the order in place?
Q: My husband has issues with rage. I had an order of protection put in place as a stay away because I didn't know how we would react (nor did I fully understand that this could go on for months/years). I want to talk to him and try and move forward in life. I have 2...
Order of protection: stay away – is it ok to get info about my spouse from a mutual friend? the order is against him from me
Q: A stay away was put in place. We can only text and talk about the kids via phone. Is it OK for a friend to share info with me about the actions my husband is taking to seek help and get better? A: The answer is yes - if the order of protection is in your favor,...
My Article printed in New York Law Journal!
My article, "Suspended Judgment should be Alternative Disposition in family Offenses" was just published in the New York Law Journal! Here's the link: NYLJ Article
My sister went into family court and filed a false complaint against me and received a temporary order of protection. She lied?
Q: She claims that I threaten her on a date I was no where around her nor did I contact her via phone social media etc. can I file charges against her? A: You can't file charges against her - yet. First you must prevail in court & get the charges dismissed. Then...
Is a order of protection from Westchester county valid in the 5 boroughs?
Q: We worked out our issues even did a dv class .we now want to get marriedA: An order of protection is valid anywhere in the State. For more info, please consult a Westchester Domestic Violence attorney.
How do I a doctor’s report includes false accusations in order to prove to the judge I am not a threat to my son?
Q: 3 years ago I was involved in a domestic violence case with my son's mother while we were living together. Since then, shes had a restraining order against me. I have not been allowed to see my son and can only see him through supervised visits which cost 500$ each...
My boyfriend’s ex girlfriend served him via ups an order of protection based on false allegations.
Q: He has not spoken to his ex girlfriend since they broke up in 2016 . He blocked her from his phone and all social media since our 18 month relationship. She recently told his ex wife in December that he had been stalking her all of which is a lie ..The first...
