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DV Injunction Hearing

Before filing

  1. 1

    File the petition on the approved form

    There is no filing fee for a domestic violence injunction petition.

Filing

  1. 2

    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 →

Scheduling

  1. 3

    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 →

Before the hearing

  1. 4

    Gather evidence and witnesses; confirm remote vs. in-person protocol for the county

At the hearing

  1. 5

    Appear on time

    Failure to appear can dissolve the temporary injunction or result in dismissal.

After the hearing

  1. 6

    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.