Legal Services & Court Advocacy

Our advocates help with resources, referrals, safety planning and accompanying survivors to injunction hearings.

Our office helps with 4 out of 5 injunctions for protection.

  • Domestic Violence

  • Sexual Violence

  • Dating Violence

  • Stalking

You can request a court advocate by calling our 24-hour crisis helpline at 904-284-0061. They will be able to assist with providing resources within the community and to various legal resources in or around Clay County. They are also able to provide referrals to our IFP Paralegal and Attorney.

All Quigley House services, including consultation, petition drafting, and court representation, are provided free of charge.

What is an Injunction for Protection?

An injunction for protection is a court order designed to protect an individual from harm or abuse. The purpose is to protect the petitioner from a respondent by legally prohibiting the respondent from engaging in certain actions that could cause injury or distress to the petitioner. If granted, the respondent will be prohibited from contacting the petitioner or coming near him or her. Unless the court deems other arrangement necessary. Violating an injunction for protection can lead to legal consequences, including arrest and criminal charges.

An injunction for protection may include various provisions, such as ordering the respondent to cease all contact with the petitioner, requiring the individual to stay a certain distance away from the petitioner’s home, work or school, mandating the surrender of firearms or weapons, granting the petitioner temporary custody of children or pets, and implementing other measures to ensure the safety of the petitioner.

More Information on Specific Injunctions:

For more information on the process of receiving legal services from Quigley House, please visit:

Injunction for Protection (IFP) Project

“IFP” stands for Injunction for Protection. Our Florida Bar-licensed IFP Attorney and assisting Paralegal provide injunction representations. They work together to assist with the Injunction process from start to finish. From filing the paperwork to representing you in an injunction proceeding.

If you are seeking an injunction, you can fill out this form and our paralegal or attorney will reach out to you.

All Quigley House services, including consultation, petition drafting, and court representation, are provided free of charge.

This project was supported by Award No. VOCA-C-2024-Quigley House, Inc.-00214 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs. Sponsored by Quigley House and the State of Florida. and is provided by a Florida Bar Licensed Attorney.

Resources

Clay Clerk of the Court

State Attorney’s Office

  • 904-269-6319

  • 825 North Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, 4th Floor

Clay County Legal Aid

  • 904-284-8410

  • 825 North Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, 3rd Floor