Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence in Florida
Domestic Violence in Florida
Domestic violence affects families across every background and circumstance. If you believe you have been or are currently being subjected to domestic violence, getting legal representation is an important step toward protecting yourself and your children. Florida law provides meaningful protections for victims, including injunctions for protection that can remove an abuser from the home and restrict contact.
At Hughes Law Group, we handle domestic violence matters with the seriousness and sensitivity they require. We will help you understand your options, present your case clearly, and work to secure the protection you need.
Domestic violence allegations also arise in the context of divorce and custody proceedings. Because these allegations carry serious legal consequences, Florida law treats knowingly false reports as a grave matter. If you have been falsely accused, you need experienced representation to protect your rights and your relationship with your children. Family court — not domestic violence court — is the appropriate venue for resolving parenting and custody matters, and we will ensure your case is heard in the right context.
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 Group, serving the Tampa Bay area, including New Port Richey and Tampa, we will assist you in protecting your rights.