Florida

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 10:42 amOverview Filing a small claims case in Florida allows individuals and businesses to resolve civil disputes involving modest sums of money quickly and without the complexity of full-scale litigation. The Florida Small Claims Rules (adopted by the Florida Supreme Court) and Chapter 34 of the Florida Statutes…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:27 amOverview In Florida, a small claims case is a county court action for civil disputes up to $8,000, excluding costs, interest, and attorneys’ fees. The process is intentionally streamlined: you file a short Statement of Claim, the clerk sets an early pretrial conference, and many cases resolve…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:21 amIn Florida, serving a notice to a tenant depends on the type of notice and the situation. Here’s a breakdown of common types of notices and how to serve them: 1. Notice of Nonpayment of Rent (3-Day Notice) This notice is served when a tenant has failed…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:22 amHere are the risks of filing for Eviction in Florida 1. Dismissal of the CaseIf the eviction paperwork has errors — like listing the wrong amount of rent, failing to properly serve the notice, or missing deadlines — the court could dismiss your case. That means you…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:25 amIf you have a tenant who is not paying rent, then you can legally evict the tenant by filing a legal case. An eviction case, also called an “unlawful detainer” case in Florida, is a legal action filed by a landlord to regain possession of a rental…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:34 amIn Florida, the length of a restraining order—also called an injunction for protection—can vary depending on the circumstances of the case and what the judge decides. Temporary Restraining Order (Temporary Injunction) – typically 15 days A person gets a Temporary Injunction for Protection in Florida after filing…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 10:41 amThis page provides a complete overview of Restraining Orders in Florida What is a Restraining Order in Florida In Florida, a restraining order, more formally known as an injunction for protection, is a court order issued on request to ban certain behaviors on an abuser such as…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 10:59 amIn order to get a Restraining Order, formally called an Injunction in Florida, the proof needed is to establish that a current or former lover or dating partner or close relative, more likely than not, did any of the following to the victim. Physical harm including hitting,…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:28 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…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 10:40 amIf 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…