Though limited in terms of to whom and on what grounds they are issued, orders of protection issued by family courts offer invaluable protections to New Yorkers in need. Seeking and receiving a temporary order of protection in New York Family Court can help you take control of your life by forcing the party against whom the order is issued to stay away from you physically, stop contacting you, and/or refrain from committing certain offenses. To learn more about the process and figure out if it’s the right one for you, call one of our attorneys for a free consultation.