Domestic violence injunctions are taken quite seriously in the state of Florida. They involve a two-step process. The first step consists of a court deciding if a temporary injunction, or restraining order, is needed while they consider whether a final injunction is necessary. The temporary injunction usually only lasts a few days, typically until the ...
Becoming the victim of domestic violence is a tragic, scary, and emotionally devastating experience because the abuse is being inflicted not by a stranger but by someone you felt you could trust. If you have experienced acts of aggression from an intimate partner, you’re not alone. The victims of domestic violence can be both men ...
Domestic and physical violence is intolerable for anyone to live with. In Florida, one in four women and one in seven men will face violence by someone close to them at some point during their life. If you or a loved one is suffering from violent behaviors at the hands of a friend, partner, or ...
Having an injunction served against you isn’t something that anyone expects or wants to deal with. If you’ve been blamed for a domestic violence offense, stalking, or another crime like kidnapping, it’s possible that you could have an injunction filed against you in the future. Or maybe you’ve already been informed that an injunction has ...
Feeling harassed or stalked in any situation is an unsettling experience. As we enter 2020, we know people live and breathe all things digital, which makes concerns about cyberstalking even more critical. Victims who have been cyberstalked want to know what protections they have and whether it’s possible to obtain an injunction against this kind ...
Being harassed is an experience that no one should have to endure. Sexual harassment should never be tolerated, and that especially applies to the workplace. Everyone is entitled to the freedom of going to work every day in a safe and professional environment. If you get sexually harassed at your office, know that you don’t ...
Rideshare programs have grown increasingly popular over the last couple of years. Uber and Lyft both do a great job informing passengers who their driver is and what vehicle will pick them up. But how safe are you really? If something goes wrong during that trip – what happens next? The first step is always ...
Domestic violence runs rampant across the country and around the world. Victims often feel that they cannot leave their situation for many reasons, including psychological manipulation, financial dependence, and threats of violence. To give victims a voice and a chance to escape their abuser in Florida, they have the opportunity to file an injunction against ...
If you are accused of domestic violence, then you may be facing some serious charges. At the very minimum, you can usually expect to receive some jail time. Your reputation is also usually tarnished among your family and peers. It may even be difficult to land a job. Domestic abusers are notorious for assaulting their ...
