George Zimmerman Arrested for Domestic Violence

On November 19, 2013, George Zimmerman was arrested at the Sanford, Florida home he shares with his girlfriend.  He faces charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, domestic violence and criminal mischief. George Zimmerman, was acquitted in the fatal shooting of an unarmed teenage boy, Trayvon Martin in July, 2013.

Domestic violence injunctions can be sought against your spouse, former spouse, related to you by blood or marriage, living with you or has lived with you in the past or is the other parent of your child(ren) whether you have been married or lived together and can provide an award of temporary, exclusive use of your home, temporary custody of your children, establishing temporary support payments and/or ordering one or both parties into counseling.

***THERE ARE NO FILING FEES REQUIRED TO PETITION THE COURT FOR AN INJUNCTION IN FLORIDA***

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, we deeply encourage you to seek help.  Talk to your family, friends and to seek counsel from your religious leaders, as well as, mental health counselors.  Additionally, do not hesitate to use the following domestic violence resources.

Harbor House of Central Florida is available 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-500-1119 or visitinghttps://www.harborhousefl.com.  The Harbor House of Central Florida provides safe shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, and emotional support, and legal advocacy for thousands of domestic violence survivors and their children each year.

In Orange County, Florida, contact Clerk of Court, visit 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida or log onto https://www.myorangeclerk.com/enu/Pages/court-services/injunctions.aspx for information and forms for obtaining an injunction against domestic violence.  

In Seminole County, Florida, contact Clerk of the Circuit Court (Domestic Relations Department), 301 N. Park Avenue, Sanford (407) 665-4493, https://seminoleclerk.org

****ALERT**** As stated on the Orange County, Florida Clerk of Court’s website: Your abuser may monitor your Internet use. If you have reason to believe your computer is not secure, you may wish to use a computer your abuser does not have access to. If your abuser has access to your computer, follow these steps to delete your browsing history.