Tammy S. v. Albert S.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jerome M. Becker, J.

On July 18, 1978, petitioner commenced a support proceeding pursuant to article 4 of the Family Court Act and in addition requested an order of protection.

Within the past few years, spouse battering has emerged as a national problem. It is not a new phenomenon, but was hitherto a well-kept secret. The media and women’s groups have focused the attention of society on its magnitude and raised public consciousness. That their efforts have been successful is evidenced by the establishment of shelters and crisis center programs for battered women and their…