A family offense petition is filed when a family member seeks an Order of Protection against another family member. A family member is generally defined as any individual related by blood or marriage, individuals who were formerly married, or individuals who are unrelated but have a child together.
Orders of Protection can be granted if a family member has committed any act prohibited under the Family Court Act against another family member, including but not limited to:
An Order of Protection may require an offending party to stay away from a family member including any children involved, pay reasonable counsel fees, participate in a batterer’s education program, pay medical bills for injuries sustained as a result of the abuse, stay away from the home, school, or place of employment of a family member including any children involved, refrain from communicating with a family member including children involved, and refrain from committing additional family offenses or acts that endanger the welfare of other family members.
If you seek an Order of Protection, are the subject of a Family Offense petition, or if you have questions regarding such matters, please contact the attorneys at Nelson Robinson by email or call us at (212) 962-1740 and let us help you protect your rights.
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