Orders of Protection

An order of protection is an order issued by a court of law that is designed to protect a person from harassment, abuse, violent acts, and verbal threats.  These orders are available to anyone who feels that they may be endangered by another person.  In a family law context, orders of protection can safeguard people from further domestic violence situations. 

An order of protection can be issued if a person is being threatening, abusive, or menacing toward another person.  If a person has been subject to such abuse, he/she may seek an order of protection from the court.  In court, the person filing for the order is called the “petitioner” and the person who must accommodate the terms of the order is called the “respondent”. 

There are two types of orders of protection.  The first type is called a “stay away” order.  If a petitioner is granted a “stay away” order of protection, the respondent will not be allowed to be within a set vicinity of the petitioner.  This means that the respondent may not come near the petitioner’s home, workplace, or near the petitioner’s family.    The second type of order is called a “refrain-from” order.  A refrain-from order makes it illegal for the respondent to threaten, harass, or abuse the petitioner.  The respondent must refrain from this behavior, or he/she will face serious legal consequences.

Consequences for Violating an Order of Protection
If a respondent violates the terms of an order of protection, he/she faces imprisonment, contempt of court, and bias with regard to any family legal proceedings that may be underway.  The legal consequences for violating an order of protection are great.  For this reason, it is in the respondent’s best interest to comply with the order’s terms and to conduct his/her self accordingly.   

Long Island Family and Business Law Firm
Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. is a reputable family and business law firm servicing the New York Metropolitan area.  We represent men, women, families, and businesses.  Our team is comprised of experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate attorneys who strive to protect the best interests of our clients and their families.  As an accomplished family and business law firm, we have handled a variety of cases involving divorce, child custody, and child support.  Our firm also provides legal counsel for clients with real estate and estate planning endeavors. 

When our attorneys undertake a case, we put forth every effort into ensuring the comfort and security of our client.  It is our primary aim to protect and guide our clients through these emotionally turbulent times.  At Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C., we are committed to providing our clients with high quality legal representation at a reasonable cost.

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