Protection Against Domestic Violence

If you are a victim of domestic violence, turn to the experienced attorneys at Beaches Family Law, P.A. We will help guide you through the process as we identify reasonable cause and take steps towards protecting you and your family.

What is Domestic Violence?

According to the state of Florida, domestic violence is defined as the following: “any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member.”

Injunction & Restraining Order

In Florida, domestic violence victims can file and seek an order of protection / a restraining order that provides added protection against an alleged abuser. There are four types of injunctions against abuse that a party in Florida may seek:

I. Domestic Violence

II. Sexual Violence

III. Dating Violence

IV. Repeat Violence

Obtaining a Restraining Order

Domestic abuse victims must have reasonable cause or proof that someone caused them harm. You may then file a petition for domestic violence injunction to avoid continued harassment or harm. If the judge rules in favor of the sworn petition, you will obtain a temporary restraining order for 15 days. During this time, the court will set a hearing date within the 15 days for both parties to attend. If the judge passes a permanent injunction, a variety of effects can occur.

Injunction Ramifications

No Contact With the Petitioner
Change in Visitation Rights
Supervised Timesharing
Possession of Marital Residence

Beaches Family Law, P.A. is here to assist you in any way that we can. If you are a victim of domestic abuse and are seeking legal action, contact us today.