Domestic Violence, And Restraining Orders
Domestic violence can be not only physical abuse, but verbal, mental and emotional abuse as well. Domestic violence can occur between spouses, between a parent and child, between a boyfriend and girlfriend, or between same sex partners. When domestic violence is committed, the Family Court judge can issue a restraining order protecting the victim against the perpetrator. As physical abuse can also constitute ‘battery’, which is a criminal offense, the District Attorney and the Criminal Court may also get involved.
When children are involved in a domestic violence situation, the Family Court judge may presume the perpetrator is an unfit parent, and that parent may experience great difficulty in establishing or re-establishing rights to spend time with the children. The family court judge may require that the perpetrator’s time with the children be supervised by a friend, family member, or a professional supervisor, and the judge may require that the perpetrator undergo counseling or anger management classes.
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