Florida Domestic Violence Injunction Lawyers
Issues related to domestic violence can involve both Florida family and criminal law. At the Pensacola law office of Meador & Vigodsky, we use our knowledge and experience in both areas to assist clients with their domestic violence concerns. Craig Vigodsky is a former prosecutor with extensive criminal law knowledge. Ann Meador is an experienced family law practitioner. Together with our office staff, we form a supportive team to advocate for your rights.
Domestic Violence Injunction Hearings: Strong Advocates for You
Domestic Violence Injunctions (sometimes called restraining orders or DVIs) can have serious, long-term implications for your rights. When a domestic violence injunction complaint is filed, the court usually sets a hearing date for within 15 days. At this hearing, the court can make determinations about issues like possession of your family home, child support, and child custody. These determinations can greatly affect your current situation and any future legal proceedings, such as divorce.
When allegations have been made against you, it is important to act quickly because your rights may be at issue. If accused of abuse, you can lose access to your family home. You can also lose your right to bear arms. Once you have an injunction, entered against you, the record may affect background checks done by future employers. It may also impede your ability to get a concealed weapons permit in the future. Contacting Meador & Vigodsky can help you preserve your rights. Our lawyers will go with you to the hearing and present the strongest argument possible to advocate for your rights.
Our attorneys can also help you as a victim take action to prevent future domestic violence. We can help you file the domestic violence injunction with the court. We can also go with you to the hearing to make sure that the court listens to your story. We are strong supporters of our clients and can stand by your side, advocating for you during what can be a very emotional time.
We act quickly. We keep time available on our calendar for attending DVI hearings with you, even on very short notice. Craig Vigodsky also can meet with you evenings or weekends by appointment to meet your needs.
You may have seen us answer legal questions on our Blab-TV show, The Law Hour, which airs every other Thursday at 7:00 pm. At Meador & Vigodsky, you can feel comfortable taking with us about the domestic abuse issues in your life, including dating violence and repeat violence. Contact our Pensacola law firm at 850-465-9911 to schedule a confidential consultation with an attorney.
Meador & Vigodsky, P.A.
17 W. Government Street, Suite C
Pensacola, FL 32502
Telephone: 850-465-9911
Fax: 850-465-9912
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1670
Pensacola, FL 32591-1670
E-mail: info@meadorandvigodsky.com
Meador & Vigodsky represents clients throughout the Florida panhandle, including Escambia County, Okaloosa County, and Santa Rosa County. The locations we serve include Pensacola, Bellview, Century, Crestview, Destin, Ensley, Eglin Air Force Base, Eglin AFB, Ferry Pass, Fort Walton Beach, Ft Walton Beach, Gonzalez, Gulf Breeze, Milton, Myrtle Grove, Navarre, Niceville, Ocean City, Pace, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, Valparaiso, Walnut Hill, Warrington, West Pensacola, and Wright.
