Stay Away From You

The judge orders the abuser to stay away, typically at least 100 yards away from you, your children and locations you request such as your work.  There is no one constantly monitoring the abuser. So if the abuser doesn’t maintain this distance, it will be up to you to report it to the police.

Not To Contact You

Not to contact you via phone or text or mutual friends. This includes social media such as Facebook or Instagram or Tiktok or any other messaging platform.

Not Stalk You

Not to stalk you or your loved ones e.g. by following you from a certain distance, including online stalking of your accounts on Facebook or other social media. In Florida, stalking is legally defined under Florida Statute 784.048. It involves willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly following, harassing, or cyberstalking another person. Cyberstalking is repeated actions done over a period using electronic communication (e.g., emails, texts, social media) to harass, threaten, or intimidate a person.

Hand Over A Car

Suppose you Get access to cars held by the abuser. In Florida, a judge can grant a victim possession of a vehicle in a Domestic Violence Injunction (DVI) case under certain circumstances. This typically happens when the court determines that the victim needs the vehicle for daily living, safety, or financial stability. Here are common situations where this may occur:

• Primary Use & Necessity: The victim primarily uses the car for work, transportation of children, or essential activities (e.g., medical appointments, school).  The victim has no other means of transportation, and denying access would cause hardship.
• Safety Concerns: If the abuser has used the car as a means of control, such as threatening to take it away or using it to track the victim.The victim needs the car to relocate to a safe location or to avoid further danger.
• Financial Dependence: If the vehicle is jointly owned or in the abuser’s name, but the victim has made significant payments or relies on it for financial stability. If granting the vehicle helps the victim maintain employment and financial independence.
• Temporary Use During Proceedings: A judge may temporarily award the car to the victim while the case is ongoing, even if ownership is disputed, especially if children are involved.

Vacate The Shared Residence

The respondent can be asked to vacate the shared residence. You can also request help from police to kick them out.In Florida, a judge can grant the shared residence to the victim in a Domestic Violence Injunction (DVI) case under specific circumstances, primarily to ensure the victim’s safety and well-being. Here are the key situations where this may happen:

• The Victim is in Immediate Danger: If the judge determines that the victim is at risk of further violence, harassment, or intimidation from the abuser. If the abuser has a history of physical abuse, threats, or stalking, forcing the victim to leave could put them in greater danger.
• Best Interests of Minor Children: If children are involved, the court may grant the home to the parent who is the primary caregiver to provide stability and continuity. If removing the victim and children would cause unnecessary disruption (e.g., affecting school, childcare, or well-being).
• Financial Hardship & Housing Needs If the victim has no alternative housing options, while the abuser has the ability to secure another residence.If the victim financially depends on the home (e.g., they cannot afford to move out, while the abuser can).
• Ownership & Lease Considerations Even if the residence is jointly owned or leased, a judge can grant the victim exclusive use of the home regardless of whose name is on the title or lease. If the victim is the sole owner or leaseholder, the judge is more likely to grant them the residence while ordering the abuser to leave.
• Temporary Housing Order  The court may issue a temporary order allowing the victim to stay in the home while further legal proceedings determine permanent living arrangements.

Handover Passport, Cell Phone, Medications Etc.

You an ask for your personal items such as passport, medications, clothes. This would be applicable if you were living together up to now.

In Florida, a judge can order the handover of essential personal items—such as a passport, cell phone, medications, and other necessary belongings—to the victim in a Domestic Violence Injunction (DVI) case under the following circumstances:

• Essential for Safety & Independence: If the victim needs their passport to travel for safety reasons, such as fleeing an abuser or relocating to a safe location. If the victim’s cell phone is withheld by the abuser, preventing them from contacting family, law enforcement, or emergency services.
• Necessary for Health & Well-being: If the victim’s medications, medical devices, or healthcare supplies are in the abuser’s possession and are critical for their health. If the abuser is withholding necessary medical prescriptions as a form of control or coercion.
• Financial or Legal Dependence: If the victim needs a cell phone, passport, or other documents (e.g., ID, bank cards, work permits) to maintain employment, access funds, or handle legal matters. If the abuser has taken control of financial or legal documents, preventing the victim from accessing important resources.
• Items Belong to the Victim: If the judge determines that the items rightfully belong to the victim and should not be withheld by the abuser. If the abuser refuses to return personal property despite the victim’s request

Don’t Post Intimate Photos

Take down, delete, and do not distribute intimate images of a protected person.

In Florida, a judge can order a “Don’t Post Intimate Photos” provision as part of a Domestic Violence Injunction (DVI) to protect the victim from harassment, coercion, or reputational harm. This is particularly relevant in cases involving revenge porn, digital abuse, or threats of exposing private images. A judge may grant this order in the following situations.

Restrict Abusive Litigation

This is to prevent the misuse of the legal system to harass, intimidate, or burden you.

In Florida, a judge can restrict abusive litigation in Domestic Violence Injunction (DVI) cases to prevent an abuser from using the legal system to harass, intimidate, or control the victim. This is especially important when court filings become a form of continued abuse. A judge may impose restrictions in the following situations:

1. If the abuser repeatedly files baseless lawsuits, motions, or petitions against the victim to cause stress, financial strain, or disruption to their life, the court may limit or block further filings. This includes frivolous custody disputes, defamation claims, or excessive motions in family court.

2. If the abuser misuses the legal system to force the victim into unnecessary court appearances, causing emotional distress or financial hardship, the judge can restrict such filings. This protects the victim from being dragged into court as a means of ongoing intimidation.

3. If the abuser has a pattern of filing false reports to law enforcement, child protective services, or other agencies in an attempt to harm the victim’s reputation or legal standing, the court may intervene to prevent further malicious actions.

4. If the abuser uses subpoenas or discovery requests to obtain personal information about the victim—such as home addresses, employment details, or medical records—the judge can limit access to sensitive information to protect the victim’s privacy and safety.

5. If the abuser violates a previous court order by continuing to file motions related to issues already settled, the court may declare them a vexatious litigant and require pre-approval before allowing any future legal actions against the victim.

Get Drugs, Mental Health And Sex Offender Treatment

You can request the abuser to seek treatment for alcoholism, drug use, domestic violence abuse