Know the Laws: New York
UPDATED April 4, 2008
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- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Orders of Protection
A civil order that provides protection from someone who you are married to, separated from, divorced from, have a child in common with, are/were in an intimate/dating relationship with (including same sex couples) or are related by to blood or marriage.
- Moving to Another State with an Order of Protection
Your NY Order for Protection may be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing your Out-Of-State Order in NY
If you are planning to move to NY or are going to be in NY for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.