Domestic violence changes every priority in a divorce. Safety, emergency orders, and protecting children come before property negotiations. New York family courts take abuse allegations seriously - but so do judges when false claims are used tactically. We build documented, credible records that protect victims and defend clients wrongly accused.
Orders of protection in matrimonial cases.
Family Offense petitions and orders of protection can affect custody, occupancy of the home, and the pace of divorce. We pursue and defend these orders with evidence - not rhetoric.
Custody when abuse is alleged.
Courts weigh safety heavily in custody determinations. We present forensic timelines, witnesses, and expert input when abuse affects parenting - and we challenge unsupported allegations that weaponize the system.
Divorce strategy under pressure.
Abusive spouses use financial control and intimidation to delay proceedings. We move for exclusive occupancy, temporary support, and supervised parenting time when the record supports it - and we keep clients informed at every step.
