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File the petition on the approved form
There is no filing fee for a domestic violence injunction petition.
The court reviews the petition promptly; a temporary injunction may issue ex parte
Rule: Domestic Violence Injunctions: Ex Parte Temporary Relief and Prompt Final Hearing — Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.610 →If a temporary injunction issues, the full hearing is generally set within 15 days
Rule: Domestic Violence Injunctions: Ex Parte Temporary Relief and Prompt Final Hearing — Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.610 →Both sides may present evidence and witnesses at the return hearing; confirm the county's remote vs. in-person protocol
Section 741.30(6), Fla. Stat.: the full hearing is where the court receives evidence from both sides before deciding whether to enter a final injunction.
Appear on time
Failure to appear can dissolve the temporary injunction or result in dismissal.
Review the final injunction terms
Violations are enforceable by contempt or criminal charges.
Steps marked “check the division's instructions” vary by judge — that variance is exactly what BenchPath tracks. Search your county and division for the specific requirements before relying on the generic sequence. Not legal advice.