4 Domestic Violence Case Recommendations For You
Are you being abused and need help? Read our 4 domestic violence case recommendations for you, then call our Saratoga attorneys today.
1) My Ex is Threatening to Take Me to Court
Sadly, in most situations, family court carries an ongoing risk that the parties may have to go back.- When the parties know a return to court may be on the horizon, excellent records offer the best protection. The better one’s records – and the better one is organized – the better the outcome, regardless of the other party’s allegations.
- The next best self-protection is appropriate behavior. If a return to family court is anticipated, mindfulness of words and actions is very important.
- Remember that any text message, email, social media post can be cherry-picked for use against you. Just be careful.
2) How Long Does an Order of Protection Last?
- An order of protection is designed to keep someone who is harming another away from that person.
- Temporary orders of protection last until the holder’s next court date, and final orders of protection can last from one to several years.
- In the case of aggravated circumstances – such as use of a weapon or infliction of bodily harm – a five-year order of protection may be entered.
3) Where are the Nearest Domestic Abuse Resources in Saratoga or Albany County?
- Resources include Equinox in Albany, a Rape Crisis Center in Saratoga County, and an LGBT-based community hotline called In Our Own Voices
- You may also go to your local Family Court to file a petition
4) What to Do if Someone Violates an Order of Protection
- You need to immediately call the police in this type of situation
- You should also go to your family court to file a petition for violation of that Order of Protection
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Are you being mentally or physically abused and need help? Read our 4 domestic violence case recommendations for you, contact our experienced and dedicated Saratoga Family Law Attorneys Ashley Mahserjian for help.
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