If you are being subjected to violence, mental, physical or emotional abuse, harassment or threats of violence and abuse from a current or former spouse, family member or partner, or a person who is also the parent of your child, a Court Order of Protection can provide help for you. 
   Upon filing a sworn petition with the Family Court providing essential information that you have been subjected to violence, mental, physical or emotional abuse, harassment or threats thereof you can get your petition heard by a Family Court judge the same day or the next day. 

    Consult With a Lawyer

    Obtaining Orders of Protection for my clients are a priority. When you or your children are at risk of family violence or abuse, you can call Jerold S. Slate, attorney and counselor at law at (845) 471-4141 to arrange a personal and confidential consultation for the purpose of obtaining an Order of Protection from a Family Court Judge.     
    If you seek an Order of Protection you are a Petitioner. If you are the person against whom the Order of Protection is sought, you are the Respondent. 

    SeeRelief in an Order of Protection

Orders of Protection