I’m not sure if the injunction was a civil one, a DCF injunction or a criminal no contact order. It may be a combination of things. In any event, you need to file an action for dissolution of marriage or a paternity action. I would strongly suggest that you hire a qualified family law attorney to... View More

Retain an attorney to file a motion to dissolve the injunction. Your attorney should guide you on whether it is feasible- it often is. Notice should be given to the Petitioner if possible, and the matter should be set for a hearing.

Obviously, your friend would be wise to not continue to meet up with the accuser. Problem solved.

She should immediately report the situation to the court. If he still has her phone, but she was able to tell you about it, I suggest you contact the state attorney and the court (i.e.: the judge's judicial assistant)..

I suggest consulting with attorneys within the jurisdiction where the hearing is scheduled to take place.

It depends on the facts alleged in the first case, but it is quite possible that she could indeed get a restraining order.

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answered on Mar 14, 2022

Not enough info to answer the question.

Do you have an order of protection? A motion is a request, so file a Motion to cancel mediation or just call it a Motion and then in paragraph format state what it is you want and why. Try setting it for a hearing before your mediation date.

Good luck.

You did not mention what the hearing was about so I cannot give you insight on that. I do recommend that you file for divorce as soon as possible.

The Florida Bar has an ethics hotline that you can contact anonymously and ask if there was a conflict of interest. Just google Florida Bar Ethics Hotline and you should be able to find it.

First, I would file a police report with the local agency who investigated the assault to put them on notice that your mother has died and you believe that it was caused by the first assault. There is a year and a day rule that most jurisdictions follow that establish that if a death occurs within... View More

Yes, you should be able to get the judge to order that your neighbor show cause why he should not be held in contempt of court.

It would depend upon the terms of the bond agreement. Why would the authorities agree to drop the charges for the second offense? But it wouldn't hurt to see an attorney about trying to get it taken care of.

In order to do anything here in Florida regarding custody, you need to have resided in Florida for at least 6 months with your child. Based on your details, it appears that NY currently has jurisdiction until you have met the residency requirements in Florida. Once you have met the residency... View More

This is an oddly specific question. It may be illegal, and probably is. I can see that you're thinking of it in a "self-defense" sense, but it is not that clear and easy to be sure that the action is justified/"legal." In Florida, a person (Defendant) would be justified in... View More

You obviously used something, whether it was a phone or a PC to ask this question. Use that same device to contact your doctors and other people who might assist you. You need to file in court for divorce and, at that same time ask for a temporary order requiring your husband to pay, while the... View More

You may do the following legal actions to retain levity and balance in your life:

1. Once you are physically threatened or abused call the police, make a police report documenting that abuse and domestic battery in applicable,

2. Go to the local criminal court and immediately file... View More

If you try to appeal, you are not going to get very far unless you had a court reporter.

Can you have another child? That would be a medical question, not a legal one. :)

Are you asking if that other state will also take the other child from you? It would depend on whether that state thinks the child is at risk of harm or abuse.

Hire an attorney to represent you at the hearing on the restraining order (injunction) and provide them with all relevant evidence to present to the court. If they petitioned for an injunction, you will likely be served with a temporary injunction that provides a hearing date for the permanent... View More

It is tough to say. Different jurisdictions treat witnesses who want DV charges dropped differently. It is best to consult with an attorney, possibly her attorney, over the phone about this.