Category Archives: Domestic Violence Defense
Does “Dating Violence” Require Actual Dating?
Florida’s domestic violence laws cover more than married partners or individuals who are living in the same household. A judge may also issue a domestic violence injunction where there is evidence of “dating violence,” or “violence between individuals have or have had a continuing and significant relationship of a romantic or intimate nature.” In… Read More »
What “Changes in Circumstances” Justify Ending a Domestic Violence Injunction?
When a Florida court issues a “permanent” domestic violence injunction, that does not mean the order can never be changed or revoked. To the contrary, Florida law expressly allows either party to the injunction–i.e., the subject or the person who asked for it in the first place–to ask the court to modify or dissolve… Read More »
What Qualifies as “Cyberstalking” in Florida for Purposes of a Domestic Violence Injunction?
Cyberstalking has become a major concern in recent years. Thanks to ubiquitous social media technology, it is far too easy for someone with hostile intentions to track a person’s movements and use electronic means to harass or frighten them. At the same time, it is critical to understand that not every use of technology… Read More »