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Injunctions For Protection Attorneys In Boca Raton

Domestic violence victims need safety, and they need it as soon as possible. Waiting to see is not an option when you are facing physical and emotional abuse from an intimate partner. Let us help you secure the injunction you need to feel safe and secure.

At Weiner & Weiss, LLC, we’ve got over 60 years of combined experience in family law in Boca Raton and all over Florida. We have an intimate knowledge of the pain our clients face when they need an injunction, and we work hard to help you get the safety you need. We’ll treat you with care, compassion and discretion throughout your case.

An Injunctions Overview

Some states call them “protective orders.” Some states call them “restraining orders.” In Florida, they are called injunctions. These are court orders provided by the county clerk of Palm Beach County after an application. They can come in two forms:

  • Temporary: The clerk can grant these relatively quickly, often immediately upon receipt. However, they only last 15 days or until a follow-up hearing to review the injunction to consider lifting it or making it permanent.
  • Permanent injunctions: These typically come after a temporary injunction, but not always. There is a hearing before a Palm Beach County judge on the issues, and if placed, they cannot be lifted without another court order.

The type of injunction you should pursue is dictated solely by your needs. If you need immediate protection today, a temporary injunction is probably the way to go. If you’re worried about a future imminent concern, a long-term injunction makes sense. But getting one type of injunction, as the process shows, does not preclude securing another.

Furthermore, injunctions are not one-size-fits-all for domestic violence or protective needs. There are different options for people facing different challenges, with different potential help, such as:

  • Domestic violence injunctions: These are targeted at people living with their abusers. People may still receive child support, and these orders may also extend to minor children in the household.
  • Stalking: You must prove two incidents of stalking, either online or otherwise.
  • Dating violence: You must prove violence or a legitimate fear of violence from someone you are dating.
  • Repeat violence: A victim of violence within the last six months by someone.
  • Sexual violence: Must prove sexual violence or fear of such an act as sexual battery or any number of sexual activities that impact a minor.

In most of these incidents, you need to prove your fear. However, proving legitimate fear is not a high-test scenario. Whatever help you need, we are there for you.

Reach Out For Compassion And Protection

When our clients come to us, we show we care by acting immediately. We have seen the negative realities of the “wait-and-see” approach too many times to do anything but act. We’ll help you. Just call us. We can be reached by phone at 561-935-5529 or by email using this online form.