Tag Archives: Tampa Domestic Violence Lawyer
Frequently Asked Questions about Florida Protective Orders in Divorces or Separations
Some divorces or separations are smooth, painless, or mutual. Most can be difficult, time consuming, and maybe even hurtful. But a few can be downright dangerous. In cases in which a divorce or separation is pending, Florida law provides for the issuance of protective orders (orders of protection, or injunctions for protection, or restraining… Read More »
Domestic Violence Injunction vs. No Contact Order
Florida Governor Rick Scott recently signed into law Senate Bill 342, further clarifying the specifics of a “no contact order” and what types of communication it prohibits. No contact orders have long been used to protect victims of domestic violence and prevent the abuser from intimidating the victim. The new law’s clarifications use broad… Read More »
How Domestic Violence can Affect a Divorce Case
Many divorces may be contentious with numerous complex issues in question, however divorces may be especially complicated and acrimonious if there is a history of domestic abuse in the relationship. In some cases, incidences of domestic violence may be recent and may even be the cause of the divorce filing. Even if the violence… Read More »
