Establishes penalties for parties found to engage in controlling and abusive litigation against victims of domestic violence.

New York S10654 amends the family court act and domestic relations law to establish penalties for parties found to engage in controlling and abusive litigation against victims of domestic violence. The bill defines controlling and abusive litigation and sets criteria for such a finding, including claims without reasonable basis in law, made without evidentiary support, or involving previously litigated issues. The court may dismiss pending matters, award attorneys' fees and costs, and prohibit the abusive party from initiating further litigation against the victim.

Establishes penalties for parties found to engage in controlling and abusive litigation against victims of domestic violence.

New York S10654 amends the family court act and domestic relations law to establish penalties for parties found to engage in controlling and abusive litigation against victims of domestic violence. The bill defines controlling and abusive litigation and sets criteria for such a finding, including claims without reasonable basis in law, made without evidentiary support, or involving previously litigated issues. The court may dismiss pending matters, award attorneys' fees and costs, and prohibit the abusive party from initiating further litigation against the victim.