Hello everyone, and thank you in advance for any input and advice.
My question involves restraining orders in the State of: New York
I am a considerable sized male, medium build.
I also have a spouse with alcohol abuse issues. Taking anti-depressants with alcohol, and not coming home until whenever.
My wife has abused me (as I refuse to fight back), and also has abused the pets. Up until now, I never reported it. But things seem to be escalating. And my fear is that the children are next on the list.
I applied for a restraining order against my wife (a little more than half my weight and about a foot shorter than I). I listed the incidents involving myself as well as the pets. I also listed that my wife may be suicidal and may harm the children. Her words (in a text).
When I walked into the courtroom, I was sworn in, and after going over the 'name, address' stuff, the judge asked how tall I was and my weight, and I answered. He then asked how tall and weight my wife was. And I answered.
"Mr. Roy, you want me to believe that you are afraid of someone half your size ?"
"Your honor, I am concerned about my children at this point. And I have never or would never put a hand on my wife in anger."
This judge had his mind made up as soon as I walked into the courtroom.
I'm wondering if I can go back and see another judge ?
Is this possible ?
Any input and advice is appreciated.

