How do I defend myself against an order of protection? The best way to defend yourself over an order of protection or domestic violence injunction is to seek the counsel of an attorney. The way it happens is as soon as you are served with an injunction it’s temporary, because the court has just entered…
I was served with an order of protection. Can I talk with the plaintiff if they are calling me? If you were served with an order of protection or a domestic violence injunction, and the plaintiff calls you, you absolutely may not talk to them. Do not answer the phone. It is not against the…
I have been served with an order of protection. How do I defend myself? If you’ve been served with an order of protection otherwise known as a domestic violence injunction or some other form of injunction in the state of Florida, you need to protect yourself. The first thing that you should do is contact…
Can my ex-spouse visit our children if I have a restraining order against him? Yes, there are ways that your ex-spouse can visit the children if you have a restraining order against him. There are several ways. For example, you could have the court enter provisions into the injunction that allows contact between you and…
What is the difference between a temporary restraining order and a restraining order after hearing in Florida? The difference between a temporary restraining order, or a domestic violence injunction, and a restraining order or domestic violence injunction after hearing is that when a party initially files for the domestic violence injunction and the court grants…
There may be times in your life where you’ll need a restraining order against someone. Sometimes people file such orders but do not have a full understanding of what they mean and what all they entail. It is important to really understand what you are filing before it is filed so that you are not…
What if the abuse continues even if I have a temporary restraining order (TRO)? A temporary restraining order is just as good as a permanent restraining order. The difference is when you file the injunction, the petition for the injunction, the court will look at it and, based on the facts listed in the petition…
How can a restraining order stop someone from harassing or harming me or my family? A restraining order can stop the person who is restrained or the respondent from harassing you or your family in several different ways, depending on your own unique set of circumstances. If you have children, for example, you can provide…
My estranged husband keeps threatening to break into my apartment. Is he correct when he says he will not be arrested because we are still married? No, your estranged husband is probably not correct when he says he will not be arrested for breaking into your home. The State of Florida recognizes that you have…
