In domestic violence situations, divorcing your abuser is one of the most significant steps you can take to get free and start your life over. But protecting your personal information, including your telephone number and address is a big part of keeping you safe when dealing with someone who has hurt or threatened you during […]
Daily Archives: October 10, 2014
Any criminal conviction, even a misdemeanor, will work against you in a custody fight in Rochester, but when the conviction relates to violence in the home, it’s a larger hurdle to overcome. However, there are a number of scenarios where a past criminal conviction may not matter as much as you think. If the conviction […]
A history of substance abuse is certainly a reason for the court to exercise caution when it comes to your petition for custody, but the particulars matter a lot. Many people with a history of alcoholism or drug abuse have successfully gotten and stayed clean, and demonstrating this to the court is one way to […]
When you prepare to leave an abusive marriage, or to end one once you’ve physically removed yourself from your spouse’s influence, you’ll have a number of extremely important concerns that have to be dealt with immediately. First and foremost is safety, for you and your children. The order of protection that’s in place will remain […]
When a divorce action includes an order of protection based on a domestic violence incident, both matters will be assigned to the Integrated Domestic Violence Court, where a single judge will preside over your divorce, any hearings related to the order of protection, and any other actions or proceedings involving your family. The order of […]