Largo, Florida, Domestic Violence Lawyer
Domestic violence is abuse of one family member or partner by another. It can include assault, battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment and murder.
Florida takes domestic violence very seriously. If you call the police to report an instance of domestic violence, someone will go to jail.
Representing the Abused
Don't wait until it's too late. Contact Tamara K. Holden, P.A., Family Law Offices, if you have been physically, verbally or sexually abused by your current or former spouse, partner, another member of your household or someone you once dated. We will immediately pursue a temporary injunction against the person who harmed or threatened to harm you.
Remember, you don't have to be in a romantic relationship to be a victim of domestic violence. Protection orders can be taken out against violent adult children and those who abuse elderly members of the household.
A temporary injunction, or restraining order, prevents the person named in the order from contacting you or coming near you. The person must move out of the home immediately. We can represent you at a hearing to make the temporary injunction permanent.
Representing the Falsely Accused
Sadly, some subvert the intent of domestic violence laws by making false accusations of domestic violence. Whether done out of anger or to gain an advantage in divorce proceedings, an accusation of domestic violence has immediate and lasting consequences for the accused.
If you have been named in a restraining order, you will have difficulty in gaining custody or visitation rights and you won't be treated equally in other divorce issues.
If you have been falsely accused of domestic violence, do not assume that the truth alone will protect you. Contact a lawyer immediately.
At Tamara K. Holden, P.A., Family Law Offices, we work as hard to protect the rights of people who have been falsely accused of domestic violence as we do to protect legitimate victims of domestic violence.
Whether you have been abused or falsely accused, it is essential to contact us as soon as possible for skilled legal assistance. From offices in Largo and Tampa, Florida, we represent clients throughout the Tampa Bay area.
