Defending Domestic Violence Accusations
It’s unsettling and unfortunate, that in family law, particularly in high conflict divorce or child custody cases, there are instances where one party may make false allegations of domestic abuse or child abuse against the other. This can occur when one parent is trying to alienate the other from their minor children or otherwise trying to win a family law case. If you are being threatened with false allegations of abuse or domestic violence, now is the time to consult with a lawyer to discuss your options before legal action is taken against you. Ignoring high conflict family law matters in an effort to “keep the peace” is common, but doing so usually ends in regret. If a protective order has been granted against you based on false allegations of abuse, it is important to consult an aggressive Tampa Bay domestic violence defense attorney who specializes in Florida Family Law. A false domestic violence allegation in any circumstance is cause for concern, but particularly when coupled with a contentious divorce or child custody situation. If you have been falsely accused of domestic violence and you’re divorcing, anticipating a divorce or timesharing time with your accuser–this can have devastating consequences if you are not properly defended.
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IMPORTANT! Domestic violence should never go unreported. If you are a victim of domestic violence, or if you believe you are about to become a victim of domestic violence, please call 9-1-1 or the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119. Once you and/or your children are safe you should consider initiating an order of protection. Learn More: Domestic Violence Protective Orders
If you’re experiencing or anticipating a high conflict contested divorce or if you’re searching for an aggressive Tampa child custody attorney to represent you against false accusations of domestic violence, reach out to us to schedule a family law consultation in Hillsborough, Pasco or Pinellas County, FL.
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According to the Florida Department of Children in Families domestic violence statistics showed that in 2020, 106,515 crimes of domestic violence were reported to Florida law enforcement agencies resulting in 63,217 arrests. During fiscal year 2020-21, Florida’s certified domestic violence centers provided 412,360 nights of emergency shelter to 10,287 survivors of domestic violence and their children. Both men and women can be victims of domestic violence, as well as children.
Been served with a protective order? Are false accusations of abuse being used against you to gain leverage in a family law matter? Call Nilo J Sanchez & Associates PA Family Law & Divorce Attorneys Tampa, FL