When you and your spouse call it quits under less than amicable circumstances, you probably don’t want to be in the same house, let alone room. Since an amicable and equitable living arrangement [...]
Whenever you initiate a court action, the other party or parties must be served with notice, so that they may respond. There are very specific rules that govern the way these documents are [...]
It is technically possible to modify a divorce order if your circumstances or those of your ex-spouse or children change after it has been issued. Reasons for seeking a modification include: A [...]
Anyone facing the threat of violence from another person can seek protection via the New York courts. An order of protection, also known as a restraining order or protective order, prohibits that [...]
Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) courts were originally established to improve both offender accountability and victim safety. At one time, men and women who had been abused by their spouses or [...]