Q: i got into a physical altercation with what i then thought was my boyfriend over infidelity, I'm wrong in many ways, I went to his place of work & after his response to the situation I hit him in his face first before he started hurting me. but he is much taller & bigger than me and I am scared...I don't want to file charges i just want protection...can i get that though i initiated the fight? or if i go to the police will they arrest me?..i have bruises all over to prove the altercation.
A: David's Answer: You can certainly file for an order of protection. The fact that you initiated the fight may make you guilty as well of a family offense (i.e., disorderly conduct), but he would most likely be guilty as well. Schedule a consult with a Family Law attorney in your area. -- David Bliven, Westchester Family Law attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
I am a former Family Court prosecutor and handle all divorce and family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorces, child custody/visitation, child support/paternity, adoptions, family offense (orders of protection), child abuse/neglect and juvenile delinquency. I practice primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). My website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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