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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