DIVORCE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

In Florida you do not need to have proof of Domestic Violence in order to file a Divorce case. The law in Florida says that either a Husband or a Wife can file a Divorce, even if they have no children or property.

When there is a past history of Domestic Violence in a Marriage, and a Divorce is Filed with a Court, the Judge can decide how to protect the victim and/or the children. The judge will want to sign an ORDER that includes safeguards so that  further harm does not come to the victim or the children. In many situations, an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence is an option for the victim to provide such safeguards. The Florida Judge is allowed to take into consideration physical and mental abuse by a spouse who commits Domestic Violence. These are important facts that you should discuss with a lawyer in your Divorce case.

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