The case is Matter of Veronica C. v Ariann D. and the case is about a family offense petition. A family offense petition is meant to provide immediate protection for families in crisis – and specifically and intentionally to provide civil protection orders for victims of domestic violence. A prerequisite to family court jurisdiction is,...
DecisionsDuration of temporary order of protection, not dispositive of length of final order
June 26, 2020
Let’s face it – trials take time to prepare for and even special proceedings are often delayed in proceeding to a fact-finding hearing. Sometimes it takes months, or even years, to go to trial. The appellate division this week ruled that having a temporary order of protection during that time does not, on its own,...
Among other things in In Re Cheryl H. v. Clement H. – the appeals court upheld both the finding of a willful violation of the temporary order of protection and, notably, the attorneys fee award. This award is in the court’s discretion – that means it is up to the judge presiding over the case...
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