New York Domestic Violence & Family Law Attorneys

Spousal Abuse and Child Abuse Lawyers in New York, NY

What are the signs of an abusive relationship?
Any form of physical, sexual or emotional abuse may be classified as domestic violence. This includes hitting, punching, shoving, slapping, and choking. It is also considered a form of abuse if your partner or spouse destroys property, prevents you from seeing family and friends, belittles you or forces you to have sexual intercourse with him/her.

What should I do if I am being abused?
If a spouse, family member or loved physically, mentally or sexually abuses you or your child, you must seek help from law enforcement, a family member, friend or neighbor immediately. You should also contact a New York domestic violence attorney from our firm to help insure that you receive the protection you will need in this type of situation. In addition, a lawyer from our firm can help you gather any information that may be helpful with your case against your abuser.

If I call the police because my spouse hit me what will happen?
You and your spouse will be questioned, and upon reviewing the facts if the police have “probable cause” to believe that violence took place, your spouse may be arrested and charged with spousal abuse. Spousal abuse is a form of domestic violence and occurs when abuse happens within a marriage.

How long does it take for a restraining order to go into effect?
Law enforcement can request an emergency temporary restraining order or an order of protection to be put into affect the same day the violence occurs. This is done by the request of law enforcement and/or a New York family law attorney.  A temporary restraining order or order of protection does expire within a few days, but you may be able to request a longer time period. The New York domestic violence attorneys and lawyers at the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin can help assist clients with obtaining an emergency protective order/restraining order on the clients’ behalf.

How does domestic violence affect children?
When domestic violence takes place, it affects are children drastically. It can be extremely emotionally upsetting to a child that witnesses their parent or loved one being abused. At times, a child will step in to try and stop the violence from occurring and in doing so may become seriously injured as a result. In addition, domestic violence committed against anyone under the age of 18 is considered child abuse. If you or someone you know is currently being abused please contact the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin today.

Why should I hire a family law attorney?
If you are being battered by your spouse or by a loved one, you must contact a family law attorney in order to help insure that you receive legal protection and that your abuser is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. By contacting a New York domestic violence attorney at the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin we can meet with you and work to take legal action in order to help provide you with a safe environment. We have many legal resources, and domestic violence support services can provide the protection you will so desperately need when you are in a domestic violence situation. Our domestic violence lawyers help spousal abuse, child abuse and domestic violence victims in Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, New York.

Are you in a domestic violence situation? Contact the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin today!