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Petition for Restraining Order
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 11:04 amTo petition means to formally request a restraining order from your local county court by filling the official statewide forms prescribed. A restraining order, formally called an injunction, is a legal order issued by a judge that puts certain restrictions on the abuser such as to stay…
Read MoreCan I file a legal case against a harassing ex-husband
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 03:33 pmIf you’re dealing with harassment from an ex-husband in Florida, you have several legal options to protect yourself: Option 1 Get a Domestic Violence Injunction (Restraining Order) If the harassment includes threats, stalking, or violence (or a credible threat of violence), you can file for a Domestic…
Read MoreHillsborough County Restraining Orders
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 09:48 am In Florida including Hillsborough County , there are six types of injunctions (protective orders) that apply to different situations. Here’s a table outlining each type and when it applies: Type of Injunction Applies To Who Can File? What It Protects Against Example Situations Domestic Violence Injunction…
Read MoreTypes of restraining orders in Florida
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 01:37 am In Florida, there are six types of injunctions (protective orders) that apply to different situations. Here’s a table outlining each type and when it applies: Type of Injunction Applies To Who Can File? What It Protects Against Example Situations Domestic Violence Injunction Abuse or threats between…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Restraining Order DVRO in Florida
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 12:27 am A Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO), formally called a Domestic Violence Injunction is a legal order issued by a judge that requires an abuser to stay away from and not contact their victim. It is granted when the abuser is harassing, threatening, stalking, or physically harming…
Read MoreIn Florida an injunction of protection prevents
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 07:31 pm A Domestic Violence Injunction, also called a restraining order, is a court-issued directive that prohibits an abuser from approaching or contacting their victim. It is granted when the abuser engages in harassment, threats, stalking, or physical harm. This order acts as an official legal safeguard, and…
Read MoreRestraining Order Against Stalking on Facebook, Instagram and other Social Media
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 04:02 amIf you’re experiencing harassment or threats on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram from someone with whom you have a qualifying relationship—such as a current or former spouse, someone you share a child with, a family member by blood or marriage, or a person you have…
Read MoreCivil Protection Orders in the Washington State
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 02:02 am Overview A civil protection order in the Washington State is a kind of restraining order, governed by Washington state law (as opposed to Federal Law). The name of similar legal orders varies from state to state. However, the basic idea is the same which is…
Read MoreCan I File A Restraining Order Online in Texas
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 08:44 pmYes across Texas, you can file for a Family Violence Protective Order Online. A Family violence protective order provides legal protection to those facing abuse from spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and those in intimate or dating relationships, regardless of living arrangements. It keeps the abuser…
Read MoreHow do I Get a Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order in Alabama?
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 09:16 pmIn Alabama, yes you can apply for a Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order online. You need to prepare and file the standard forms with your county court, inform the other party, attend a hearing, and present evidence to support the request for the order. Create Forms Online…
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