Legal Question in Family Law in New York
family law
What is Family Offenses and is that part of a Divorce
Asked on 9/10/07, 7:08 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori
The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC
Re: family law
A family offense is an action taken against a family member by another that is in violation of a section of the Penal law or Family Court Act.
Generally the family offense case is heard in family or criminal court, while the matrimonial is heard in a Supreme court part.
Answered on 9/10/07, 11:52 pm