How to Get Help After Domestic Violence?

Fulmer Law, P.A. understands domestic violence crimes. Whether you are the victim of domestic violence and need immediate protection and/or divorce or you have been falsely accused of domestic violence and need a lawyer to represent you in court, Fulmer Law, P.A. can help!

If you have been falsely accused of domestic violence, call the best criminal defense attorney in Polk County, Art Fulmer. Even if you do not hire Mr. Fulmer to represent you, the legal advice he will provide during your consultation will give you an idea of what you are up against and help you plan for the future.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, call our family law attorneys for a consultation immediately. In the meantime, please read the below information:

Domestic violence can be committed by anyone who is living with you or has lived with you in the past. You can report domestic violence by petitioning the court for an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence. This free-to-file legal document is casually called a restraining order. This process can help to prevent future problems. Note that in most cases, the person must live with you or have lived with you in the past for the crime to be considered domestic violence.

There is one situation in which you do not have to have lived in the same residence: when the attacker is the other parent of your child. It’s also considered a form of domestic abuse if the person has not harmed you but has made you feel in danger through their words or actions.

To get more information on an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, contact the Polk County Clerk of Courts Domestic Relations Department at (863) 534-4585 or www.polkcountyclerk.net. You can also go in person to the Domestic Relations Department at the Polk County Courthouse, 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830. There is no fee to report domestic violence or to file this order.

Another valued resource is the Peace River Center. It offers a Domestic Violence Program that provides free, confidential services for individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking crimes. The 24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis Line is 863-413-2700.

Finally, after other resource(s) have been contacted, you should speak to an experienced attorney at Fulmer Law, P.A. An experienced attorney will tell you how to develop a strong legal strategy during your first consultation.