Osceola County Domestic Violence Lawyer
Protecting your safety and your family.
Immediate Protection in Kissimmee
If you or your children are facing abuse, threats, or harassment, your physical safety is the absolute priority. Florida law provides powerful tools to immediately protect victims of domestic violence.
Attorney Joseph R. Greschner understands the urgency and sensitivity of these situations. We will act swiftly to help you file for an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence (often called a restraining order) to keep the abuser away from you, your home, and your children.
For more information about injunctions, visit InjunctionRelief.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as domestic violence in Florida?
In Florida, domestic violence includes assault, battery, sexual assault, stalking, kidnapping, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death committed by a family or household member against another.
How do I get a restraining order in Osceola County?
You must file a Petition for an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence. A judge will review it and can grant a temporary injunction immediately (ex parte), followed by a full hearing usually within 15 days.
What does a domestic violence injunction do?
An injunction legally prohibits the abuser from contacting you, can force them to move out of a shared residence, can award temporary child custody and support, and requires them to surrender any firearms.
Do I need to file for divorce to get a restraining order?
No. You can file for an injunction independently to protect yourself, regardless of whether you are planning to file for divorce or a paternity action.
How long does a temporary restraining order last?
A temporary (ex parte) injunction is valid for up to 15 days, which is when the court will hold a full evidentiary hearing to determine if a permanent injunction should be put in place.
What happens if the abuser violates the injunction?
Violating a domestic violence injunction is a crime in Florida. The abuser can be arrested immediately and face criminal charges, jail time, or civil contempt of court.
Can domestic violence affect child custody and timesharing?
Yes, significantly. Florida courts heavily weigh evidence of domestic violence when determining the “best interests of the child,” which often results in the abusive parent receiving restricted, supervised, or entirely suspended timesharing.
Discuss Your Case
When you retain Greschner Law, you get the benefit of a dedicated legal team. My experienced staff and I work together to move your case forward efficiently.
I am personally involved in every case strategy, and clients receive my personal email and direct cell phone number.
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Joseph R. Greschner, Esq.
Joseph Greschner attended Barry University School of Law at night while working fulltime. After graduation, Joseph passed the Florida Bar Exam and handles family law as well as personal injury cases.
Joseph takes great pride in handling each client’s legal matters with personal care and concern. When you sign with Greschner Law, Joseph will share his cell phone number and email address. He will welcome every opportunity to work directly with you. Don’t be surprised if you call Greschner Law and Joseph picks up the phone himself!
Member of the Florida Bar, Osceola Bar, Orange County Bar, and Chamber of Commerce.
The process of divorce does not have to be stressful or contentious. I will work with you to focus on your goals while advising you on what’s realistic and in your best interest.
—Joseph Greschner
Clients get Joseph’s cell phone number and direct email.
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Located in Kissimmee’s Historic Courthouse district.