Orders of Protection | Best Long Island Divorce & Matrimonial Attorney

At Vitale Legal Solutions, we represent clients across New York State with pending matters in Family Courts. We acknowledge the sensitivity that accompanies Family Court cases, and with Amanda's background, she brings a compassionate and supportive approach to each of her cases.

Concerning Orders of Protection, we offer a comprehensive range of services to our clients. We represent clients in their capacity as both a respondent - the person who is served with an Order of Protection - and as the petitioner - the person seeking the Order of Protection. 

  • For petitioners, we assist in filing a petition on their behalf to request an Order of Protection. For respondents, we work towards seeking a resolution or withdrawal of the petition. 

    It's essential to understand that one can seek an Order of Protection in Family Court despite a pending criminal court Order of Protection and irrespective of whether there are criminal charges pending. In other words, you can seek an Order of Protection even if no criminal charges have been brought against you. 

  • In dealing with Orders of Protection, there are essentially three potential outcomes:

    1. Agreement: Parties reach a consensus on the terms of the Order of Protection.

    2. Withdrawal: The petitioner opts to withdraw the petition.

    3. Hearing: If an agreement cannot be reached, the case proceeds to a hearing to determine the outcome.

    At VLS, we are committed to providing expert guidance and representation to our clients through every stage of the process.