Monthly Archives: September 2020
Timeline of a Domestic Violence Case
Florida law provides for a specific type of injunction for those who are seeking protection against interpersonal violence in a domestic setting. The granting of these injunctions can have serious consequences for the parties involved, especially for those who have been wrongly accused, so if you were recently arrested for domestic violence, it is… Read More »
Am I Required to Surrender My Firearms if Accused of Domestic Violence?
In Florida, those who have been accused of domestic violence face severe repercussions, including a loss of visitation with their children and the relinquishment of a shared residence. Another common requirement included in both temporary and permanent domestic violence injunctions, however, is the mandatory surrender of any firearms and ammunition on the part of… Read More »
The Use of Mediation in Domestic Violence Injunction Cases
When evaluating domestic violence claims, courts have the option of referring a case to mediation, where the parties can attempt to reach an out-of-court agreement on injunction-related issues. This type of alternative dispute resolution tends to take a significant amount of pressure off of the parties involved, while also ensuring that they retain as… Read More »