New Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence
The New York State Legislature has enacted laws to protect victims of domestic violence by helping them to untangle the financial ties that bind them to their abuser. The new laws recognize that victims can be abused financially, by controlling the family finances, including controlling the earnings of the victim, and by forcing the victim to incur substantial debt in their name and to pay more than their fair share of the family expenses. ...
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