Category Archives: Domestic Violence
How Florida Courts Handle Domestic Violence Allegations In Family Law Cases
Allegations of domestic violence can have a significant impact on child custody cases. Such cases present a serious challenge for the court, and all allegations must be taken seriously. The courts will only make decisions based on the best interests of the children, not what the parents need. So, it makes sense to attack… Read More »
How Do I Get A Domestic Violence Restraining Order In Florida?
Domestic violence is a serious matter, so Florida laws provide serious remedies to victims who suffer abuse, physical attacks, and threats. Besides criminal charges, it is possible to get a restraining order to prohibit an offender from communicating, being within a certain distance, and engaging in other acts set by the court. Florida’s domestic… Read More »
What Should I Do If I Received A Florida Restraining Order?
It can be overwhelming to be served with paperwork regarding restraining orders and face allegations of domestic violence. Your initial reaction may be similar to others: How can a court issue an order of protection when I was never notified? The short answer is that the Florida domestic violence injunction statute provides for an… Read More »
Is There Any Recourse for Domestic Violence Victims in Florida During the Coronavirus Outbreak?
There is no question that the coronavirus outbreak continues to affect more and more family law issues here in Florida every week, from divorced parents concerned about having to potentially send their child to the other parent’s household even though they could be exposed to the virus there, to couples that feel constrained by… Read More »