Many victims of crime experience problems in different areas of life, including their family life. There are legal solutions for some of these family-related problems.
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Sometimes, family members commit crimes against each other.
Depending on the type of crime, and depending on the relationship between the two people, the crime could be considered a “Family Offense”. The victim of the family offense can go to Family Court to ask for an Order of Protection against the other person.
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