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A domestic violence conviction can affect your ability to own or even possess a firearm. Less than two years ago, New York strengthened its laws by enacting the Safe Homes and Families Act. Under the law, when police respond to an alleged or suspected incident...
You can be arrested for domestic violence in the state of New York if you are abusive toward a family member or intimate partner. In the state, an intimate partner is defined as a former or current spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, the parent of your child or a partner...
A conviction for domestic violence can lead to serious consequences. From jail time to a ruined reputation all the way to loss of custody if you are divorced or separated, there is no doubt that a conviction for domestic violence can impact various aspects of your...
Domestic violence cases often stem from tense situations. When a person gets angry, they may end up doing something they regret later. Just because a person is sorry for what they did, that doesn’t mean that it can be overlooked. Some couples might reconcile after the...
If you are a victim of domestic violence, it is important that you know the steps you need to take to protect yourself and any vulnerable individuals like your children from an abusive partner. Domestic violence is any abusive act from an intimate partner such as a...
You don't actually get into an argument with your neighbor, but your houses are close enough together that they can certainly hear you when you get into an argument with your spouse. Maybe you live in an apartment or a condo, or perhaps you’re in some other sort of...
Maybe your ex has accused you of being abusive toward them, or perhaps the accusation involves allegations of inappropriate discipline when you have parenting time with your children. Claims of domestic violence or physical abuse can hurt a parent's chance at shared...
When issuing child custody orders, the court places the interests of the children first. It means that any situation on either parent’s side that affects the physical or mental well-being of the children will influence the court’s decision on custody matters. Domestic...
Relationships can get complicated, and disagreements may go overboard at times. You could find yourself facing false domestic violence charges after a heated argument with your spouse, and given the fact that victims often get the benefit of the doubt, you could find...
Domestic violence laws typically define who can be considered an alleged victim. While people often think of married couples or romantic partners when they hear the term “domestic violence,” the law is broader than that. It’s also not strictly confined to violent...