Category Archives: domestic violence
Greyson’s Law in Florida: What You Need to Know
In 2021, the state of Florida enacted a pivotal new law aimed at better protecting children caught in the middle of contentious family law cases involving domestic violence. Known as “Greyson’s Law,” this legislation specifically targets custody and visitation determinations in situations where one parent has perpetrated abuse against the other parent or the… Read More »
Why You Should Not Ask an Accuser to Drop Criminal Domestic Violence Charges
Movies and television shows often depict someone accused of a crime asking the victim to drop the charges. While this instance may make for exciting entertainment, the reality is a bit more complex than that. This is especially true in cases that involve allegations of domestic violence. Certain criminal offenses are considered to be… Read More »
How Does Domestic Violence Impact Child Custody In Florida?
Florida law defines domestic violence as assault, battery, stalking, sexual abuse, kidnapping, or any other criminal offense committed by one family or household member to another that results in injury or death. In custody situations, family law judges presume that parents should share custody equally. However, the best interests of the child prevail in… Read More »
What to do if Charged with Domestic Violence In Florida?
Due to the many awareness campaigns over the recent years that have helped victims feel safe when coming forward, domestic violence charges are becoming more and more common today. Most often, these charges are a result of an argument that got out of hand. It is true that sometimes, these disagreements do become physical,… Read More »
Recurring False Domestic Violence Charges? What are Your Options?
Guest blog: Here’s an alarming statistic: approximately 7,000 people are falsely charged with domestic violence each year. While domestic violence is undeniably a serious crime, there are instances when someone is wrongly accused of the crime for one reason or another. For instance, some spouses resort to reporting false claims of physical and emotional… Read More »
Is There More Domestic Violence During COVID-19?
It was in early April that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered a statewide lockdown that pushed people into their homes as the entire country tried to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order was difficult for most people, as they could no longer go to work, spend time with friends, or even just go… Read More »
