A few days ago I wrote about the Texas Family Law Judge, William Adams, being caught on video beating his daughter. The video showed Judge Adams beating his then 16 year-old daughter, Hilary Adams with a belt. The video has caught the attention of news agencies across the country and…
The popularity of Facebook and other “second lives” people lead on the internet has given rise to social media playing an increasingly prevalent role in the courts. Earlier this month, a judge in New Jersey ruled that a woman could be prosecuted for identity theft after apparently creating a fake…
In Jacksonville, Florida injunctions (commonly known as restraining orders) can be very beneficial and are often times necessary for victims of domestic violence. However, as a Jacksonville Family Law Attorney, I know with injunctions come obstacles. For example, lets say Husband and Wife with two children decide to get a…
I have written about Injunctions on numerous occasions throughout this blog. I’ve described the types of injunctions in Florida, the definition of domestic violence, and firearm rights and the relation to injunctions in Florida, among many other things. However, I recently realized I have not blogged about the legal standard…
As a Jacksonville Restraining Order Lawyer, I assist clients initiate injunctions for protection against domestic violence (commonly known as Restraining Orders). I also defend against these injunctions when they have been filed against clients. In my opinion, injunctions in Florida are the most misused and misfiled document in Family Law.…
Many individuals who are served with petitions for injunctions go at it alone and attempt to defend the injunctions in court without an attorney. The question I often see is “should I just defend the injunction on my own?” There are many issues that could potentially arise without the help…
Domestic Violence Injunctions in Jacksonville Florida has four separate types of injunctions (also known as restraining orders): one for domestic violence, one for dating violence, one for sexual violence and one for repeat violence. This blog deals strictly with domestic violence, but look for future blogs discussing dating, sexual and…
Domestic violence is a serious issue not to be taken lightly. However, it is important not to overlook the possibility of false domestic violence accusations and the consequences they produce. Such accusations can destroy the reputations of the accused and can cause overwhelming legal fees if fought through the courts.…
As a Florida Family Law Lawyer, I initiate injunctions for protection against domestic violence for my clients and I defend against them when they have been filed against my client. The injunction in Florida is probably the most misused and misfiled document in domestic relations. Florida statute section 741.28 defines…