This is a research memo explaining that a Family Offense Petition (“FOP”) filed by a
This is a research memo explaining that a Family Offense Petition (“FOP”) filed by a respondent and one filed by Administration for Children’s Services (“ACS”) can proceed simultaneously. Article 8 of the New York Family Court Act does not bar concurrent FOPs for a mother and/or her children. Recognizing the seriousness of domestic violence, the Legislature ensures victims have effective access to courts.
Catharine A. MacKinnon and Sanctuary for Families submitted this memorandum to inform the Special Rapporteur’s
Catharine A. MacKinnon and Sanctuary for Families submitted this memorandum to inform the Special Rapporteur’s addendum to her upcoming thematic report on “the concept of consent in relation to violence against women and girls,” to be presented to the U.N. Human Rights Council at its 59th session in June 2025.
This research memo opines whether the moving party’s prenuptial agreement can be challenged in court.
This research memo opines whether the moving party’s prenuptial agreement can be challenged in court.
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