The New York Family Offense Petition is a legal document used in family court to seek protection from domestic violence. It is typically filed by a family member or intimate partner seeking orders of protection from abuse, harassment, or other harmful behaviors. There are two types of New York Family Offense Petition: an Order of Protection and an Ex Parte Order of Protection. An Order of Protection is issued after a hearing and is valid for up to a year, while an Ex Parte Order of Protection is issued without a hearing and is valid for up to five days. Both orders can include such conditions as a stay away order, an order to not communicate or contact the petitioner, and an order to surrender firearms.