Domestic Violence

Domestic violence cases move fast, carry serious consequences, and impact families, housing, custody, and reputation. If you need protection or have been served with an injunction, you deserve a strong legal advocate who understands what’s at stake. At John P. Sherman, PLLC, we represent both petitioners and respondents with urgency, discretion, and skilled legal strategy.

Divorced couple with two kids sharing custody
Divorced couple with two kids sharing custody
Divorced couple with two kids sharing custody

Legal Overview

How Domestic Violence Injunctions Work

Florida courts take these cases seriously and move fast. Judges review allegations, issue temporary orders when needed, and schedule a full hearing to decide if the injunction should remain in place.

Grounds for an Injunction

A petition must show threats, harassment, stalking, physical harm, or imminent danger.

Temporary & Final Orders

A temporary injunction can be granted without a hearing. Final orders are decided after both parties present evidence.

Impact on Custody & Housing

Injunctions can affect time-sharing, child exchanges, and who stays in the home.

Modifications & Enforcement

Orders can be enforced, challenged, extended, or dissolved based on new facts or violations.

FAQs

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Domestic Violence Injunctions

Frequently asked questions about Domestic Violence Injunctions

What is a domestic violence injunction?

It’s a court order designed to protect a person from threats, stalking, or violence. It can restrict contact, remove someone from a home, and impact custody rights.

What is a domestic violence injunction?

It’s a court order designed to protect a person from threats, stalking, or violence. It can restrict contact, remove someone from a home, and impact custody rights.

What is a domestic violence injunction?

It’s a court order designed to protect a person from threats, stalking, or violence. It can restrict contact, remove someone from a home, and impact custody rights.

How long does an injunction last?
How long does an injunction last?
How long does an injunction last?
What if I was falsely accused?
What if I was falsely accused?
What if I was falsely accused?

Services / Approach

Services / Approach

Legal Support for Domestic Violence Cases

These matters are highly personal and legally complex. We guide you through every step with clarity, confidentiality, and firm representation.

Filing or contesting restraining orders.

Seeking emergency or temporary injunctions.

Modifying or dissolving existing orders.

Protecting custody, housing, and firearm rights.

Filing or contesting restraining orders.

Seeking emergency or temporary injunctions.

Modifying or dissolving existing orders.

Protecting custody, housing, and firearm rights.

Filing or contesting restraining orders.

Seeking emergency or temporary injunctions.

Modifying or dissolving existing orders.

Protecting custody, housing, and firearm rights.

We focus on protection and fairness — resolving high-stakes situations while safeguarding your legal and personal interests.

We focus on protection and fairness — resolving high-stakes situations while safeguarding your legal and personal interests.

Related Services

Explore Other Family Law Services

Explore Other Family Law Services

Family law issues often overlap. Learn more about our other services:

Divorce in Florida

Child Custody & Time-Sharing

Alimony & Spousal Support

Modification of Orders

Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders

Insights & Resources

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If a domestic violence injunction is involved, your next step matters.

Whether you're seeking safety or defending your name, we’re here to protect your rights and secure the strongest possible outcome.

If a domestic violence injunction is involved, your next step matters.

Whether you're seeking safety or defending your name, we’re here to protect your rights and secure the strongest possible outcome.

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