A Tampa Divorce Lawyer Explains Restraining Orders | Tampa, St Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Brandon, Lakeland, Pasco, Polk
A domestic violence injunction, commonly known as a restraining order, is a useful tool for a victim of domestic violence to ensure their safety. Unfortunately, as your Tampa divorce lawyer can attest, many people misuse this tool in an effort to inflict pain upon their partner and damage their chances in a divorce or child custody proceeding.
For instance, if your spouse takes out a restraining order against you, immediately after the injunction is granted you will be required to move out of the shared home and no longer have contact with your spouse or your children. You must also stay at least 500 feet away from them. Your Tampa divorce lawyer will also explain to you that these injunctions are usually granted quickly, often in an effort to err on the side of excessive caution. However, that doesn't minimize the impact on the party who has been served with a restraining order, as your life may be completely turned upside down with no ability to contact your spouse for fear of arrest. Worst of all, this injunction may cause the most damage when it comes to a divorce or child custody proceeding, as it can cause devastating harm to your chances at a fair divorce settlement and your right to custody of your children.
That's why having an experienced, aggressive Tampa divorce lawyer on your side is critical. If you have been served with a restraining order unfairly, or have any other questions regarding any family law matters – such as divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, and more – contact Tampa divorce lawyer Brian Arrighi of Yesner & Boss, P.L. today to set up a free consultation. We'll be glad to help you whether you're in Tampa, St Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Brandon, Lakeland, Pasco, Polk, or anywhere else in Florida.
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