An order of protection can remove someone from the home, restrict contact, and affect custody overnight. In New York, Family Court and Criminal Court paths overlap with matrimonial proceedings in Supreme Court. Speed and precision matter - whether you need protection or need to challenge an order obtained without cause.
Family Offense petitions.
Family Court handles many protection orders between intimate partners and family members. We prepare petitions with specific incidents, dates, and witnesses - the detail judges require.
Impact on divorce and custody.
Active orders affect who stays in the marital residence, parenting schedules, and settlement leverage. We coordinate protection strategy with the broader divorce case so one proceeding does not undermine the other.
Defending against misuse.
Protection orders are sometimes sought for tactical advantage in custody fights. We cross-examine, present contrary evidence, and move to modify or vacate orders that were obtained improperly.
