At the Law Office of Sara J. Saba, P.A. we have been helping men and women throughout the greater South Florida area to deal with domestic violence-related issues since 2004. If you have a domestic violence concern of any type, please do not hesitate to contact our firm. We are passionate about standing up for the rights of our clients and ensuring their best interests remain safeguarded every step of the way.

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What to Do Following a Domestic Violence Incident

 

Domestic violence is defined as violence that occurs in the home, usually between family members, spouses, or partners.

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The restraining order may be issued at any time, day or night, and usually remains in effect for several days. During this time, make sure that you have an experienced family lawyer in Miami on your side.

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Handling Complex Spousal Abuse Cases

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The Law Office of Sara J. Saba, P.A. is accustomed with the procedures involved in obtaining restraining orders. We can go to court on your behalf, on an emergency basis and in some cases, without notice to the perpetrator to get a temporary restraining order or permanent restraining order issued against the person who is hurting you.

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In order to get a long-term restraining order from the court, the alleged victim must have evidence that they are afraid of the perpetrator and that their fear is based on past domestic violence and the threat of future violence. If the court grants the restraining order, and the perpetrator violates the order, the victim can call the police and have the perpetrator arrested.

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How Domestic Violence Impacts Child Custody

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In the context of family law, particularly child custody disputes, restraining orders can be problematic. If you have a restraining order taken out against you, and you are involved in a child custody dispute, you are at a disadvantage. It is important to seek legal counsel immediately in order to protect your civil rights.

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In cases when you are the victim of violence and have taken a restraining order out on someone with whom you are involved in a custody dispute, it is equally important to seek legal counsel immediately to ensure that the court hears all necessary and relevant evidence that your legal counsel can gather.

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Our attorney has handled hundreds of custody disputes that involve violence. We know that delaying legal counsel in such serious cases can sometimes result in devastating decisions rendered by the court. That is why we encourage you to ensure your side of the story is heard by retaining trusted counsel through this time.

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