Long Island Protection Order Attorney
Orders of Protection in New York
If you are a victim of
domestic violence or abuse, you should speak with a Long Island protection order attorney
who can help you obtain an order of protection in New York. You have the
right to apply for an order of protection - sometimes referred to as a
protective order or restraining order - against any member of your family
who threatens to harm or who has actually harmed you or your children.
Orders of protection are extremely effective in protecting people from
all types of domestic violence or abuse, including:
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Disorderly conduct
- Harassment
- Stalking
- Reckless endangerment
- Assault and battery
- Aggravated assault and battery
Looking to obtain a order of protection in New York?
Contact our Long Island protection order lawyer today to discuss your options.
Helping Victims of Domestic Violence & Abuse
Many victims of domestic violence are unsure of who to trust and where
to go for help. Furthermore, large majorities of people who are abused
or mistreated by a family member never speak up or ask for help out of
fear of retaliation, shame, or embarrassment. At Samuelson Hause &
Samuelson, LLP, we urge you to contact an understanding, respectful attorney
at our office who can help you seek the protection you need and deserve.
Types of Protective Orders in New York
There are two main types of protective orders in New York. Our Long Island
protection order attorneys can determine which one would best serve your
needs and situation. These two types of protective orders are:
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Stay-Away Order: This type of protective order prohibits the accused from coming within
a certain distance of the victim, as well as from coming within a close
distance of the victim's home, work, or any other place he or she
frequents. A victim can usually obtain a stay-away order that protects
his or her children, as well.
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Refrain-From Order: This type of protective order prohibits the accused from engaging in certain
behavior, such as making threats against the victim, assaulting the victim,
harassing the victim, or inflicting violence against the victim. Refrain-from
orders can also forbid the accused from making contact with the victim
and his or her children, whether in person, over the phone, through email,
via text message, etc.
How a Long Island Protection Order Lawyer Can Help
If you are a victim of domestic violence, there is no reason for you to
live in fear or continue being subjected to abuse or mistreatment. At
Samuelson Hause & Samuelson, LLP our
divorce attorneys can help you take the appropriate steps to obtain an order of
protection in New York that protects both you and your children from further
acts of violence or abuse. Should the accused try and contest the order,
you can trust that we'll make sure the order is not lifted for any reason.
For more information about the many ways we can help with restraining orders,
contact our dedicated Long Island protection order attorney by scheduling your
phone consultation.