Tampa, FL asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Florida

Q: In the state of Florida is it a law that you have to press charges on your abuser with an open CPI Case?

They are trying to take not give me back my kids what type of lawyer do I need to hire to sue the are doing discrimination of me and my Rights

1 Lawyer Answer

A: It is not a Florida law that says that you must press charges, however, generally speaking, the Florida Department of Children and Families can remove a child from a home if they can show the home is dangerous for a child because of ongoing domestic violence. You should consult with a family law attorney on an important issue like this.

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