Joseph
Greschner will guide you what type is appropriate for your circumstances.
Injunctions in Florida
Whether
you call it an Order of Protection, a Restraining Order, or an Injunction, you deserve relief—As the
victim (petitioner), you deserve to feel safe. As the accused (respondent), you deserve to feel your
rights are protected.
Domestic Violence
Petitioner and respondent must be family or
household members living together unless they share a child. Parents do not have to be married.
The petitioner must show they are the victim of violence or believe they are in imminent danger
of harm. Terms may include children as victims.
Dating Violence
Requires a dating relationship within the
past 6 months, not a casual relationship. The petitioner must show they are the victim of
violence or believe they are in imminent danger of harm. The victim or parent or guardian of a
minor may file.
Sexual Violence
Includes sexual battery, a lewd or
lascivious act upon or in the presence of a minor under 16, luring or enticing a minor. Protects
the petitioner from a respondent who was jailed for prior sexual violence against the petitioner
and whose prison term has expired or is due to expire within 90 days. The victim or parent or
guardian of a minor may file.
Stalking
Requires at least two incidents of stalking
or cyberstalking. Protects adults and minors from further stalking or cyberstalking. Respondent
may be ordered to get treatment at their own expense. The victim or parent or guardian of a
minor may file.
Repeat Violence
Requires at least two incidents of violence
or stalking by the respondent on the petitioner or an immediate family member. One incident must
be within the past 6 months. The petitioner must fear repeat violence by the respondent. The
victim or parent or guardian of minor may file.
