An Order of Protection may be essential to protect a victim of abuse, domestic violence, harassment, assault, or stalking. An Order of Protection in New York is a Court order, issued either by Supreme Court, Family Court, or a Criminal Court, that either prohibits one person from contacting or coming within a certain distance of the other person (“stay away” order) and/or makes it illegal for a party to threaten, harass, stalk, or otherwise encounter the other. If a party violates such an order, he or she faces serious legal consequences, including arrest and imprisonment/incarceration. These orders can safeguard a party from domestic violence situations, including those that may be exacerbated by an ongoing divorce proceeding or Family Court matter.A Temporary Order of Protection may be issued in order to offer a victim immediate protection.
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