Domestic Violence Attorneys In Boca Raton

Domestic violence, or any violence in the home, is a tragic and upsetting circumstance. Your home should feel safe, but any kind of emotional or physical abuse can take that away. Anyone suffering from the fallout of domestic violence is not alone. You can get help.

At Weiner & Weiss, LLC, we are family law attorneys with over 60 years of combined experience in all areas of family law. In domestic violence issues, we have helped both victims and those facing domestic violence allegations. To every client in Boca Raton who calls us on these topics, we bring our considerable empathy to the case, as we advocate for a better way forward.

Defining Domestic Violence In Florida

The Florida Department of Children and Families defines domestic violence as a “pattern of abusive behavior used to maintain power and control over their intimate partners or former partners.” This expansive definition includes many acts across various categories:

• Physical harm: Physical violence, sexual assault and economic abuse
• Psychological harm: Threats of violence against people or children, the trauma of being kept afraid and pet abuse
• Emotional abuse: Intimidation tactics and isolation tactics

Domestic violence charges can be criminal in nature, including assault charges, kidnapping, stalking and sexual assault. The potential penalties of the criminal aspects of these can lead to prison, fines and loss of rights to possess firearms.

However, the criminal consequences of your abuser are not what you need to worry about when you are facing domestic violence. What you need is help securing an injunction for protection, and that is possible with the right steps.

How To Secure An Injunction For Protection

Injunctions for protection, also known as “restraining orders,” are the primary vehicle for stopping any domestic violence against a person. It is a court order that requires a person to stay away from you. The steps to get an injunction are as follows:

• File a petition with the court, signed by a notary or court clerk
• Present evidence of the abuse or fear for safety

Depending on the terms of the injunction, it could be temporary or permanent. Temporary injunctions are typically faster to secure but only last 15 days. A permanent injunction stays in effect until the court removes it. However, the evidence presented in these hearings must be compelling to the judge.

Our attorneys have the experience and skills to help you obtain the immediate protection you need and guide you through this process. We’ll take care of you and help you get the answers you need.

Confronting Allegations Of Domestic Violence

We also help people who face accusations of domestic violence push back against the civil restrictions aimed at them. Any domestic violence charge or implication is going to hurt you, for personal and public reasons. Being the target of a domestic violence injunction will leave a stain on you that you should not have to live with.

We utilize our insight from helping clients to build a case that defends you during the initial injunction hearings. We can move quickly to help protect your rights and your name.

Compassion. Integrity. Discretion.

We’ve built our practice on offering our clients in Florida everything they need to overcome the family law challenges ahead. In these domestic violence issues, we know the stakes are high, and we’re willing to meet those stakes head-on for you. Call us at 561-935-5529 or send an email using this form.