What to Do When Your Divorce Involves Domestic Violence
Divorce is especially difficult if you are in a violent relationship. Your safety and the safety of your children should be your top priority. If you are experiencing domestic violence, take immediate steps to protect yourself and your kids: Seek safety: The most dangerous period for individuals in abusive relationships is when they decide to… Read More »
Dealing With Divorce When You Have an Abusive Spouse
Divorce can be challenging, even when it’s amicable. Navigating the process when your spouse is abusive, however, adds a new layer of difficulty and danger. Here are some tips to protect yourself when separating from an abusive partner: Separate your finances: Many people are trapped in abusive marriages because they do not have access to… Read More »
How Child Abuse and Neglect Affect Custody Determinations
When a relationship ends, it can be devastating for parents and children alike. When one parent is abusive or neglectful, however, it can be frightening for the other parent. How do allegations of child abuse and neglect affect custody and visitation? New York decides custody and visitation in the “best interest of the child.” There’s… Read More »
Common Reasons People File for Divorce
Filing for divorce is a difficult, life-altering decision. This is a decision you have almost certainly not made lightly. People who do ultimately choose to file for divorce often do so for any combination of the following reasons: Abuse: Physical or emotional abuse is a major factor in the breakdown of marriages. Physical abuse is… Read More »
Issues of Child Custody and Domestic Violence
If there is any domestic violence present in your home, it will add some key issues to take into account when filing for a divorce and developing child custody arrangements. The following are a few issues to keep in mind while you work to safely transition you and your children into your new life: Keep… Read More »
Cruel and Inhuman Treatment as Grounds for Divorce in New York
As a result of several prominent cases involving NFL athletes, domestic violence has been all over the news in recent weeks. Although the focus of much of this reporting has been on the male-on-female violence that constitutes the largest percentage of cases, it’s worth remembering that domestic violence can occur in any intimate relationship, regardless… Read More »
Shine the Light on Domestic Violence
The behavior is personal and sometimes deadly. Intimate partner violence afflicts every community in the United States, usually behind the closed doors and happy faces presented to the public. New York is no different. By proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo shines a light on the often… Read More »
Orders of Protection and Temporary Restraining Orders
You do not need a lawyer to seek a temporary restraining order in New York. Courthouses and police stations are required to provide an immediate order of protection if you request one. A trial date is set and a hearing is held to see if you qualify for a permanent order of protection. A judge… Read More »