Q: I’m 18 and I’m pretty sure I can file a restraining order on someone without a guardian (correct me if I’m wrong) but I’ve been getting harassed by an ex and he always bothers me I just want it to end, I don’t want to press charges I just want him away from me at...
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How long will my uncontested divorce take?
Q: I've submitted paperwork for uncontested divorce 4 months ago and didn't hear anything back from the court. How long does the uncontested divorce usually take? A: The time varies - in Westchester it's usually 1-3 months. But in part the time varies based on backlog...
Is there anything that can prove my innocence ?
Q: I was abused by daughters father while pregnant with her in 2018. I went to the hospital and police took photos.Mount Vernon issued a stay away order of protection that was amended to a refrain from so that he could be home and around our new born. I have called...
Q: Is breaking a court order restraining order 4 times a felony?
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...
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...
