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Domestic Abuse Recent Article List Learn the Basics About Orders of Protection by Brian D. Perskin, Esq. An order of protection is meant to protect you from someone who is harassing, abusing, or even simply threatening you. It can be used against a loved one who lives with you, or someone you do not even know. Family Anti-Terrorism - A New Weapon in the Domestic Violence Law by Catharine M. Venzon, Esq. I recall a quote that the true measure of a society can be judged by the laws it enacts to protect its weak. This country can take pride that it can now be judged in a more favorable light as the Department of Justice has recently created within itself a Violence Against Women Office. Politics of Domestic Violence by Mace H. Greenfield, Esq. On October 30, 2002, at the Supreme Court, Nassau County, there was a presentation about Domestic Violence, which featured Chief Justice Judith Kaye as keynote speaker. During opening remarks, the head of the Coalition Against Domestic Violence asked the question: ’Why do men batter.’ She then answered her own question: ’Because they can.’ Domestic Violence by Sherri Donovan, Esq. The prevalence of domestic violence in our society is widespread, permeating every facet of society irrespective of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, class, or educational background. Domestic Violence by Sherri Donovan, Esq. Domestic violence manifests itself in various ways. It includes physical battering, intimidation, isolation, emotional persecution, economic abuse, sexual exploitation, using the children against the other spouse, threats and utilizing male privilege. Domestic Violence As It Relates To Custody by Sherri Donovan, Esq. In the past, issues of domestic violence were not considered when the court determined custody or visitation. So, theoretically you could have an abusive spouse get unsupervised visitation or even custody of children, whom he/she routinely abused. Navigate:   Home States New York Divorce Source New York Divorce Articles, News and Resources Domestic Abuse Start Your New York Online Divorce Today Easy, Fast and Affordable with a 100% Guarantee. Find New York Divorce Professionals in Your Area: Choose a County! ALBANY ALLEGANY BRONX BROOME CATTARAUGUS CAYUGA CHAUTAUQUA CHEMUNG CHENANGO CLINTON COLUMBIA CORTLAND DELAWARE DUTCHESS ERIE ESSEX FRANKLIN FULTON GENESEE GREENE HAMILTON HERKIMER JEFFERSON KINGS LEWIS LIVINGSTON MADISON MONROE MONTGOMERY NASSAU NEW YORK NIAGARA ONEIDA ONONDAGA ONTARIO ORANGE ORLEANS OSWEGO OTSEGO PUTNAM QUEENS RENSSELAER RICHMOND ROCKLAND SARATOGA ST. LAWRENCE SCHENECTADY SCHOHARIE SCHUYLER SENECA STEUBEN SUFFOLK SULLIVAN TIOGA TOMPKINS ULSTER WARREN WASHINGTON WAYNE WESTCHESTER WYOMING YATES Join the Network New York Divorce Products, Services and Solutions New York Divorce Resources to Help You Through the Process. New York Mandatory Online Parenting Class Easy and convenient - complete at your own pace online. Discount Divorce Bookstore Over 100 Titles of the Best Books on Divorce & Custody. Divorce Download Center Instantly Download, Books, Manuals, & Forms. Free New York Divorce Worksheet & Separation Agreement Your Guide to Get Organized and Put Everything in Writing. New York does not automatically give custody of children to any one parent. In deciding custody, the court only considers what is in the best interest of the child. It considers who gave primary care during the marriage, scheduled doctors' appointments, and attended school meetings. Generally, the court allows the non-custodial parent ample visitation with the child and even awards joint custody. Visitation is often only limited in circumstances where there is abuse.

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