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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSISTANCE

What is Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence?

Domestic violence or intimate partner violence is when one person uses violence or threats of violence to control their partner. This can include things like hitting, pushing, or threatening to hurt someone. Domestic violence is not a normal part of a relationship and it’s not something that can be solved by talking it out. It’s important to get help if you’re experiencing domestic violence

To learn more about domestic violence see Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence: What is Domestic Violence

How can Three Rivers Legal Services help victims of Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence?

We help people who have experienced domestic or intimate partner violence. We can help you get a restraining order to stop the abuser from contacting you. Our services are free if you live in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, and Union Counties or have a referral from the legal services agency in your community.

We can also help with other family law issues like custody of children or divorce. Sometimes we can help with other things too like getting compensation for property that was destroyed or stolen by an abuser or negotiating with landlords to make your home safer.

Call 866-256-8091 now to make an appointment to speak to one of our attorneys or click below to apply for help and receive a call from one of our Intake Specialists, if you are eligible for free assistance.

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HELPFUL VIDEOS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND FAMILY LAW

Here are links to area shelters and services for survivors and victims of spouse or domestic abuse and there children

Another Way provides domestic violence services in Columbia, Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties.
Peaceful Paths provides domestic violence services in Alachua, Bradford, Union Counties.
Hubbard House provides domestic violence services in Baker and Duval Counties.
Vivid Visions provides domestic violence services in Suwannee County
Betty Griffin House provides domestic violence services in St. Johns County
Quigley House provides domestic violence services in Clay County
Micah’s Place provides domestic violence services in Nassau County

Here is a link to a form to file for an Injunction for Protection

For more information on Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence visit FloridaLawHelp.org

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