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Serious Crime · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Sep 30, 2026 · 2025-10943 · Appeal

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Was a protective order needed in this family dispute?

TL;DR

  1. 1A mother accused the father of various harmful acts in front of their child.
  2. 2She sought a court order to keep him away for safety reasons.
  3. 3The father's appeal argues he should not face these restrictions.

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Did the father commit family offenses justifying a protective order?

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