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Order Of Protection Steps
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To obtain an order of protection in New York, go to Family or Criminal Court, fill out a Family Offense Petition, file it, and attend the court hearing. Safety measures can be requested during the hearing. For specific forms and detailed guidance, contact New York County Family Court.Full Conversation
Ex boyfriend harrassed, showed up at place of residence. When police called, they said they could not do anything as he was no longer there. The next day, he reached out by text and confirmed that he was there. The text was written in a non menacing tone, acting as if he wanted to see me and be friends or keep in contact
Thank you for sharing the details, ****. To better assist you, could you please confirm if you wish to pursue legal action, such as obtaining an order of protection, against your ex-boyfriend?
Yes I do
Thank you for confirming, ****. Here are some steps you can take to obtain an order of protection in New York:
- **Go to Family Court or Criminal Court**: ****ecide whether to file in Family Court or Criminal Court.
- **Fill out a petition**: Complete a Family Offense Petition in Family Court.
- **File the petition**: Submit the petition to the court clerk.
- **Attend the court hearing**: A hearing will be scheduled where you must present your case.
Would you like information on the nearest court or any specific legal advice on how to proceed?
- **Go to Family Court or Criminal Court**: ****ecide whether to file in Family Court or Criminal Court.
- **Fill out a petition**: Complete a Family Offense Petition in Family Court.
- **File the petition**: Submit the petition to the court clerk.
- **Attend the court hearing**: A hearing will be scheduled where you must present your case.
Would you like information on the nearest court or any specific legal advice on how to proceed?
Will the court hearing mean I have to see him
****uring a court hearing for an order of protection, it is possible that both parties may need to be present. However, there are measures to ensure your safety, such as:
- Requesting separate waiting areas.
- Asking for a safety plan from court staff.
- Speaking to the judge about your concerns.
Would you like information on the nearest court or additional details on safety measures during the hearing?
- Requesting separate waiting areas.
- Asking for a safety plan from court staff.
- Speaking to the judge about your concerns.
Would you like information on the nearest court or additional details on safety measures during the hearing?
Yes nearest court
New York County Family Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Lafayette Street, New York, NY *
Website: www.nycourts.gov
Would you like more information on the process of obtaining an order of protection?
yes
To obtain an order of protection in New York, here are the steps you can follow:
*. **Go to Family Court or Criminal Court**: Choose where to file.
*. **Fill out a petition**: Complete a Family Offense Petition in Family Court.
*. **File the petition**: Submit to the court clerk.
*. **Attend the court hearing**: Present your case.
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Lafayette Street, New York, NY *
Website: www.nycourts.gov
Would you like more information on the specific forms needed or any other aspect of the process?
*. **Go to Family Court or Criminal Court**: Choose where to file.
*. **Fill out a petition**: Complete a Family Offense Petition in Family Court.
*. **File the petition**: Submit to the court clerk.
*. **Attend the court hearing**: Present your case.
New York County Family Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Lafayette Street, New York, NY *
Website: www.nycourts.gov
Would you like more information on the specific forms needed or any other aspect of the process?
yes, tell me what to write
Understood, ****. Here is a sample petition for an order of protection:
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**Family Offense Petition**
**Section *: Basic Information**
- **Petitioner's Name**: [Your Name]
- **Respondent's Name**: [Ex-Boyfriend's Name]
- **Relationship to Respondent**: Ex-boyfriend
- ******ate of Incident**: [****ate of Incident]
**Section *: ****escription of Incident**
On [****ate], my ex-boyfriend, [Ex-Boyfriend's Name], showed up at my place of residence without my consent. I contacted the police, but they stated they could not do anything as he was no longer present. The following day, he contacted me via text message, confirming he was at my residence, and expressed a desire to see me and maintain contact. This behavior has caused me significant distress and fear for my safety.
**Section *: Relief Sought**
I am requesting a temporary order of protection to include the following:
*. The respondent must stay away from my home, workplace, and any place I frequently visit.
*. The respondent must not contact me in any form, including calls, texts, or social media.
*. Any other relief the court deems necessary for
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**Family Offense Petition**
**Section *: Basic Information**
- **Petitioner's Name**: [Your Name]
- **Respondent's Name**: [Ex-Boyfriend's Name]
- **Relationship to Respondent**: Ex-boyfriend
- ******ate of Incident**: [****ate of Incident]
**Section *: ****escription of Incident**
On [****ate], my ex-boyfriend, [Ex-Boyfriend's Name], showed up at my place of residence without my consent. I contacted the police, but they stated they could not do anything as he was no longer present. The following day, he contacted me via text message, confirming he was at my residence, and expressed a desire to see me and maintain contact. This behavior has caused me significant distress and fear for my safety.
**Section *: Relief Sought**
I am requesting a temporary order of protection to include the following:
*. The respondent must stay away from my home, workplace, and any place I frequently visit.
*. The respondent must not contact me in any form, including calls, texts, or social media.
*. Any other relief the court deems necessary for
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