Domestic Violence & Protective Orders New York
Navigating Concurrent Criminal and Family Court Orders of Protection in New York: Which Takes Precedence?
Survivors of domestic violence in New York frequently find themselves navigating two entirely different court systems at the same time: the Criminal Court and the Family Court. If...
Mandatory Firearm Surrender Under New York Protective Orders: Rules for Police Officers, Security Guards, and Civilians
In New York, the intersection of domestic violence laws and firearm regulations is incredibly strict. To prevent tragic outcomes, the N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(11) and accompanying s...
How to Obtain an Emergency Ex Parte Order of Protection in New York Family Court: Timelines & Burden of Proof
When you are facing domestic violence, harassment, or stalking from a family member or intimate partner in New York, your safety cannot wait. Under N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 812 et seq.,...