Emergency Injunction Form With Court In Broward
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Standard of Proof In Florida, a petitioner for an injunction must establish by “preponderance of the evidence” (i.e. greater weight of the evidence) that he or she is either a victim of domestic violence or is in imminent danger of being a victim of domestic violence.
Using an injunction carries disadvantages as well. For one, courts generally use injunctions only to prevent a party from doing something. Aside from specific performance, where a court forces a party to fulfill a contractual obligation, it is more difficult to use an injunction to force another party to do something.
How long an injunction lasts is really up to the judge. An injunction can last any amount of time. A temporary injunction can last as long as it takes to get the other party served. Until the final hearing, the temporary injunction will be in force.
Having an injunction on your record could affect your job, especially if you work in a profession that requires background checks or if your job involves contact with the public. Under Florida law, if you are subject to a domestic violence injunction, you will lose your right to possess firearms.
If the court grants the injunction: There will be a hearing on the extension of that injunction generally within 15 days from the date the Temporary Injunction was issued. You must attend the hearing or the hearing may be rescheduled or the injunction may be dismissed.
If the court grants the injunction: There will be a hearing on the extension of that injunction generally within 15 days from the date the Temporary Injunction was issued. You must attend the hearing or the hearing may be rescheduled or the injunction may be dismissed.
Step 1: Go to the district court to begin the filing process. Step 2: Fill out the petition. Step 3: A judge reviews your petition and may grant you a temporary restraining order. Step 4: Service of process. Step 5: The TRO/injunction hearing.
Emergency injunctions are legal pleas for the court to take action to preserve the status quo while the legal process is underway. The idea is that unless the court intervenes, irreparable harm will be done.
To seek a permanent injunction, the plaintiff must pass the four-step test: (1) that the plaintiff has suffered an irreparable injury; (2) that remedies available at law, such as monetary damages, are inadequate to compensate for the injury; (3) that the remedy in equity is warranted upon consideration of the balance ...
Take action today by contacting your local Court Clerk to put a stop to the fear and abuse. During normal working hours, a Petition for Injunction can be filed with the Clerk's Office.
