Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence in Florida
Domestic violence is a sad occurrence that happens in many households in Florida and across the United States. Anyone who suffers from this reprehensible behavior deserves his or her abuser to be put to a stop. The heartbreaking truth of the matter is, everyday there are numerous instances of domestic violence that go unreported. If you have reasonable belief that you have been or are currently being subjected to domestic violence, then contacting a domestic abuse lawyer is the first step towards protecting yourself. Equally sad is the false reporting of domestic violence. The false reporting of domestic violence is sometimes used to get a parent out of the house or to obtain a “leg up” in a custody battle of a child in a divorce.
How a Domestic Abuse Attorney Can help you:
No matter the type of abuse, there are laws in place to give victims justice and protection. At Hughes Law, we have vast experience in making this traumatic occurrence run as smoothly as possible given the circumstances. Hughes Law is the best choice when looking for the quickest and most thorough representation against your abuser. Typically, this representation will help you and your family present your case to get an order of protection against the offender.
We believe that dedicating ourselves to our clients’ means working aggressively to maintain your rights and provide comfort through all stages of legal proceedings. Domestic abuse is never an easy subject, and often results in divorce. Our firm keeps an open door policy for those suffering from domestic violence. We feel, by being available to speak to you on your own terms is the best way to build a strong relationship with our clients. Our whole legal team feels strongly about protecting domestic violence victims in the state of Florida.
If you or a loved one is being subjected to abuse by the hands of a family member or someone who is close to your family, the attorneys at Hughes Law Group are here to protect and put a stop to this horrible occurrence. Learn more by contacting our domestic abuse attorney.
Because domestic violence is such a serious allegation, knowingly providing false information to the court regarding any prior or pending action regarding domestic violence is a grave matter. We feel strongly that no one should ever be falsely accused of an act of domestic violence. Rarely is domestic violence court a good venue to deal with timesharing of the children. The proper court to be dealing with parenting and custody matters should be in family court where the family law judge has an appropriate amount of time to hear the case and make an informed decision about placement of the children. If you or a loved one has been falsely accused of domestic violence, it is critical that you have proper representation by a domestic violence attorney. At Hughes Law in Tampa and New Port Richey, we will assist you in protecting your rights.