You have the right NOT to be emotionally or physically abused by your spouse, i.e., not to be beaten, hit, slapped, punched, kicked, disciplined, etc. (Chapter 784, Florida Statutes)

You do not have the right to psychologically or physically abuse your spouse, i.e. to beat, slap, punch, kick, discipline, etc. (Chapter 784, Florida Statutes)

You have the right to legal protection for yourself and your children, including a protective Injunction. (Sections 741.30, 384.946, and 901.15 (6), Florida Statutes)

You have the right NOT to be stalked, harassed or intimidated. (Section 784.048, Florida Statutes)

You have the right to seek custody of your children to protect them from abuse, both temporarily or permanently. (Section 741.30, chapter 61, Florida Statutes)

You have the right of privacy. (Florida Constitution, Art. 1, Section 23)

You have the right to be safe in your own home, work place and community from domestic violence. (Section 741.30, 784.046 and 901.15 (6), Florida Statutes)

You have the right to seek prosecution from our abuser. (Section 741.2901, Florida Statutes)

You have the right to say NO to unwanted sex. (See generally, Chapter 794 and case law in Florida)

You have the right to seek equal distribution of property in the event of a divorce (Section 61.075, Florida Statutes)

You have the right to receive information from law enforcement agency about local domestic violence centers, restraining orders and injunctions. (Section 741.29, Florida Statutes)

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