Family Offense
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A Family Offense case is when someone commits a crime against another person in their family. Family Offenses include things like harassment, assault, threatening or other behavior.
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The person who experienced the crime can ask the court for an Order of Protection.
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Guardianship
Similar to custody, It’s about who the child is going to live with and who is going to make decisions about them.
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Neglect and Abuse
When New York City’s child protective agency (ACS) has evidence that a child is being neglected or abused at home.
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Family Offense
When someone commits a crime against another person in their family. Family offenses include things like harassment, assault, threatening or other behavior.
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Visitation
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