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How Do I Get an Injunction Against Domestic Violence in Orlando, Florida?

How do you get an domestic violence injunction in Orlando, Florida?  You may go to the court house where you live and file for an injunction for protection against domestic violence.

For example:

• Orange County:  Courthouse at 425 N. Orange Avenue in Orlando, 32801;
• Seminole County: Courthouse at 301 N. Park Avenue, Sanford, 32771;
• Volusia County: Courthouse at 101 N Alabama Avenue, Deland, 32724;
• Lake County: Courthouse at 550 W. Main Street, Tavares, 32778.

At the courthouse, you fill out the paperwork for an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence including:

• Petition for Temporary Injunction Against Domestic Violence
• UCCJEA
• Notice of Social Security Number

If you want child support, fill out a financial affidavit too.

If you are in hiding, fill out a notice for address to remain confidential.

There are domestic violence advocates in the different counties.

There are domestic violence shelters too:

• Orange County-Harbor House;
• Seminole County-Safe House;
• Lake County-Contact the victim advocates for this information.
• Volusia County-Contact the victim advocates for this information.

You may want to speak to the victim advocates prior to filling out the paperwork. They can give you pointers, tell you about the process; and help you with a safety plan.

In order to get an Orlando domestic violence injunction, you need the following:

• You must be the victim of domestic violence or in imminent danger of becoming the victim of domestic violence. It is best to list the most current incidences of domestic violence first.
• You may request the following in the Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence:

That abuser be ordered to do:

• 26-week Batterer’s Intervention Program;
• A psychological evaluation;
• A substance abuse evaluation.
• You may request exclusive use & possession of the home. If there are children, you may request that the abuser have supervised visitation at a county visitation center.
• You fill out the injunction and file it with the clerk. Usually, by the end of the day, one of the following happens:

Temporary Injunction is granted and a hearing is set for a permanent injunction;

Temporary Injunction is denied;

The permanent injunction hearing is set within 15 days of when the temporary injunction was issued.

At that permanent injunction hearing, you testify to the acts on domestic violence that occurred; and of why you are in imminent danger of becoming the victim of domestic violence. You may also bring witnesses who saw the domestic violence. The abusers or his attorney have the right to cross examine you. The abuser has a right to testify. You or your attorney have a right to cross-examine the abuser if he/she testifies. The victim advocate is also present to support you during the hearing.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not form an attorney client privilege. If you have more questions regarding Orlando Injunctions Against Domestic Violence, you may contact Ann Marie Gilden, Esquire of Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, PA at 407-732-7620.