New York

In New York, the laws governing Orders of Protection (commonly referred to as Protective Orders) are designed to prevent abuse, harassment, stalking, or threats from a specific person. These laws fall under New York Family Court Act § 812, and related sections. You may be eligible to file for an Order of Protection in Family…

In order to get a Restraining Order (also call Order of Protection) in the New York state, the proof needed is that more likely than not abuse occurred as defined in Family Court Act (FCA) § 812. The standard of “more likely than not” means enough credible evidence and is less rigorous than the standard…

Recently updated on April 6th, 2025 at 03:25 pmIn New York State, harassment from an ex’s current girlfriend or boyfriend may be addressed under several laws, depending on the nature and severity of the behavior.  One of the main laws is  Order of Protection (Family Court Act § 812):  You may be eligible to file…

Recently updated on April 6th, 2025 at 03:19 am In New York state, an Order of Protection (commonly called a restraining order) is a court-issued directive requiring an abuser to refrain from contacting or approaching their victim. It is granted in cases involving harassment, abuse, threats, stalking, or physical harm. Violating an Order of Protection…

Recently updated on April 6th, 2025 at 06:54 pmIn order to get a Order of Protection in the New York state, the proof needed is to establish that a current or former lover or dating partner or close relative, more likely than not, abused you as per the definition in  Family Court Act (FCA) §…

Recently updated on April 6th, 2025 at 12:20 pmHearing is the key decision point where a judge evaluates all evidences and determines whether to grant or deny an Order of Protection. Orders of Protection in New York are court orders issued in situations such as abuse, stalking or harassment in range of ways from a…

Recently updated on April 6th, 2025 at 05:50 am In New York, domestic violence (DV) survivors facing foreclosure or housing challenges have specific protections and resources available to help them maintain or secure safe housing. These require documentation which includes Order of Protection. Create and E-File Court Forms Housing and Lease Protections: Survivors can terminate…

Recently updated on April 6th, 2025 at 04:10 am In New York, an Order of Protection is a legal document issued by a judge to limit the behavior of someone who harms or threatens to harm another person, which if disobeyed results in criminal charges.  An Order of Protection is a type of restraining order…

Recently updated on April 6th, 2025 at 09:30 pmIn order to get a Order of Protection in the New York state, the proof needed is to establish that a current or former lover or dating partner or close relative, more likely than not, abused you as per the definition in  Family Court Act (FCA) §…

Recently updated on April 6th, 2025 at 08:30 amStalking is generally defined as being followed without permission, and now there is online stalking of surveilling activities online. In New York stalking is a crime i.e. you can report it to the police and they will take legal action against the person stalking you. However proving…