Domestic Violence & Injunctions for Protection
Florida recognizes injunction actions involving domestic violence, repeat violence, dating violence, sexual violence, and certain stalking cases. Our South Florida domestic violence/restraining order attorney at Epstein Family Law, P.A., provides legal representation in cases involving abuse allegations, safety concerns, and court-ordered restrictions.
Understanding Florida Domestic Violence
Florida law defines domestic violence to include offenses such as assault, battery, stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and other criminal acts causing physical injury or death between family or household members.
Repeat Violence
Repeat violence generally involves two incidents of violence or stalking, with one occurring within six months before the petition is filed.
Dating Violence
Dating violence cases involve violence between people who have had a continuing and significant romantic or intimate relationship, as addressed by Florida’s injunction statute.
Sexual Violence
Florida law provides a cause of action for an injunction for protection against sexual violence in circumstances of sexual battery and other qualifying offenses.
Stalking & Cyberstalking
Stalking injunctions may apply when a person is subjected to repeated unwanted conduct, including cyberstalking through electronic communications or online activity.
Modification, Enforcement, and Dissolution of Injunctions
When circumstances change or an order is not being followed, Florida law provides procedures to seek enforcement, request changes to specific terms, or ask the court to dissolve the injunction altogether.
Modifications & Enforcement
Florida courts may enforce injunction terms and may also modify or dissolve them when the facts and legal standards support that relief.
Actions to Dissolve Injunctions
A respondent or petitioner may ask the court to dissolve an injunction when circumstances have materially changed, or continued relief is no longer justified.
Contact Epstein Family Law, P.A. Today
Whether a domestic violence case involves seeking protection, responding to allegations, or addressing an existing order, Epstein Family Law, P.A. provides guidance grounded in Florida family law procedure. Our South Florida domestic violence/restraining order lawyer will explain your rights and your next legal step. Call our office today for a consultation.