Orlando Domestic Violence Attorney — Protecting You and Your Children

Domestic violence is one of the most serious and urgent situations a family law attorney handles. If you or your children are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in a dangerous situation and need legal protection, Grace Law PA is here to help you understand your rights, obtain a protective injunction, and navigate the family court process with the support of an experienced, compassionate attorney.

Attorney Grace Flores handles domestic violence cases with the utmost sensitivity and urgency. She serves clients throughout Orlando and Central Florida in both English and Spanish, ensuring that no language barrier stands between survivors and the protection they need.

Florida’s Domestic Violence Laws and Injunctions

Under Florida Statute §741.30, victims of domestic violence can petition for an injunction for protection — commonly called a restraining order. Domestic violence under Florida law includes assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death.

A temporary injunction can be granted on an emergency basis (ex parte, without the abuser present) if the court finds that there is an immediate and present danger. A final hearing is held within 15 days, where both parties can present evidence. A final injunction can remain in effect for a specified period or permanently, and can include provisions for exclusive use of the home, temporary custody of children, no-contact provisions, and prohibition from possessing firearms.

Domestic Violence and Custody in Florida

Florida law requires courts to consider documented domestic violence as a factor in custody and time-sharing determinations (Florida Statute §61.13). A history of domestic violence creates a rebuttable presumption against shared parental responsibility. Grace Law PA helps domestic violence survivors use evidence of abuse to protect themselves and their children in custody proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions — Domestic Violence in Florida

How do I get a restraining order in Orlando?

You can file a Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence at the Orange County Courthouse. A judge can issue a temporary injunction the same day without the abuser being present. Grace Law PA can help you prepare your petition and represent you at the final hearing.

What if the abuser violates the injunction?

Violating a domestic violence injunction is a first-degree misdemeanor in Florida, and repeat violations can be charged as felonies. Call 911 immediately and document every violation.

Can I get a protective injunction if we are not married?

Yes. Florida’s domestic violence injunction protects current or former spouses, people who share a child, and people who live or have lived together as a family — regardless of marital status.

Will getting an injunction affect child custody?

An injunction can include temporary child custody provisions. It also creates a legal record of abuse that can be highly relevant in permanent custody proceedings.

Contact Grace Law PA Today — Free Case Evaluation

If you are facing this situation in Orlando or Central Florida, do not wait. Attorney Grace Flores offers free consultations and fights for the results you deserve — in English and Spanish.

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