Domestic Violence

Incidents of domestic violence can significantly affect divorce and child custody decisions. This type of abuse is any behavior or action committed to impose control and power over a spouse or partner. Still, this term could loosely pertain to various offenses based...

Divorce and other family court cases could be stressful. Sometimes, the circumstances could bring about factors concerning the involved party's safety. In some instances, the people involved might need to put certain boundaries and limitations on private details...

Domestic spats between you and your partner can turn heated or even become dangerous, and sometimes it is necessary for you to obtain an order of protection. An order of protection in New York prevents your partner from contacting you. Still, after time you and your...

Being in an abusive relationship is traumatizing, whether it is with an intimate partner, spouse or relative. Often, the pattern of domestic violence evolves over time, perhaps starting with a casual remark or touch that leaves another feeling ill at ease. Because the...

Domestic violence can have a significant impact on families. For that reason, it is helpful for those impacted by family violence to understand what is considered family violence and the family law resources available to them. There are several different categories of...

Domestic violence is a serious issue, with domestic violence victims often facing extreme physical, mental and emotional trauma. Victims of domestic violence in New York may file an order for protection, which is intended to prevent harassing or threatening...

There are significant differences in families today from what was commonplace 50 years ago. Today we have many more “blended” families, with children from separate marriages brought together by subsequent marriages. We also see grandparents living in the family home...

Leaving a domestic violence situation is difficult under any circumstances, but when you start the process of a divorce, it can become scary. You put yourself in a situation that will likely upset your former partner, which can increase his or her violent actions....

Spouses or partners who wind up in an abusive relationship may wonder if signs existed to alert them of the likelihood of domestic violence. Could they avoid a relationship with a partner that strikes them or that engages in verbal abuse? Every relationship has its...

For parents involved in a custody battle, there are a lot of different factors that have the potential to affect their relationship with their children. In this blog, we will take a look at domestic violence allegations, which are especially upsetting when they are...