Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Can my ex husband get a Restraining order on my BF from seeing our daughters, because my BF had been in jail for voyeurism??, which the case was dropped later after due to insufficient evidence...but he already served 3mo in jail.


Asked on 4/10/12, 3:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Elliot Goldstein Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein

Your ex basically has to convince the Court that your bf is an endangerment to your children. If he was convicted, that fact would go along way against you. However, since there was no conviction, your ex will have to produce evidence. You bf's serving time in jail pending trial doesn't prove anything.

I wouldn't worry about this until and unless your ex files something with the Court.

To be prudent, if you haven't already done so, I strongly suggest running a 50 State background check on your boyfriend. Regardless about your ex thinks or might do, you don't want this guy around your daughters if he has a significant criminal record, or several arrests that he hasn't told you about.

If you opt to proceed without the assistance of counsel, be aware that you will not be entitled to a �do over� if things go badly.

The above information is provided without any consideration/payment having been received, and without full knowledge of all of the facts.

Sincerely, Elliot Goldstein

Offices in Tampa and Dunedin

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Answered on 4/10/12, 3:37 pm


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