I need personal belongings from a shared home

More domestic violence and protection orders situations

• Someone controls my money or identity documents Financial control can affect your ability to leave and should be part of safety planning.
• I need a protection order in New York Family Court and criminal-court routes have different requirements and purposes.
• The person violated the protection order For immediate threats, call emergency services. Otherwise preserve the conduct and ask about reporting and enforcement.
• I was served with a restraining or protection order Read and comply with the order immediately, even if you dispute the allegations.
• We work together or attend the same school A safety plan may need workplace or school measures in addition to a court order.
• I need to document abuse safely Safety comes before evidence collection. Reliable existing records can help explain a pattern.
• Abuse is affecting my immigration documents or status Seek qualified immigration and survivor assistance; an abusive person does not determine your legal options.
• I want to withdraw or change a protection order Ask the issuing court about the required process. An order is not changed merely because the parties agree.

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