Domestic Violence Protective Orders in Florida
Florida domestic violence injunctions (Section 741.30) protect victims from further violence. No filing fee. Temporary order: ex parte (immediate danger). Permanent hearing within 15 days. Can order: no contact, vacate residence, surrender firearms (Section 790.233). Violation: 1st degree misdemeanor; arrest without warrant.
Who Can Petition
- Victim of domestic violence
- Qualifying relationship: spouse, former spouse
- Cohabitants, related by blood/marriage
- Parents with child in common
Available Orders
- No contact, stay away from home/work
- Vacate residence, surrender firearms
- Batterers’ intervention program
- Temporary support, attorney fees
Process
- Petition (no filing fee)
- Temporary: ex parte if immediate danger
- Permanent hearing within 15 days
Related Terms
- Injunction — Court order
Barnes Walker Family Law
Barnes Walker’s attorneys handle domestic violence injunctions in Florida. Request a legal inquiry for assistance.
Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC