Domestic Violence FAQs

No, there is no filing fee required.

Q. Is there a fee to file a Petition for an Injunction

The Petitioner must have a photo I.D. 

Q. What do I need to bring when filing a Petition for an Injunction

The Petitioner will be in our office approximately 45 minutes to an hour filling out the paperwork.

Q. How long will it take to file the Petition

No, it must be remembered that the clerks who work in the Domestic Violence Division are not attorneys. Therefore, they are not able to give legal advice or answer any legal questions. An attorney must be consulted for all legal matters.

Q. Can you give me legal advices

No, there is no fee if papers are served in the State of Florida.

Q. Is there a fee for serving the Temporary Injunction to the respondent

ONLY if there's a temporary injunction or an order setting hearing.

Q. Do I (meaning petitioner) have to come to court

It is not mandatory to have an attorney at the hearing. It is totally up to the petitioner as to whether they want to bring one to represent them. 

Q. Do I (meaning petitioner) have to bring an attorney to the hearing