From the FindLaw, the long-arm statute on chapter 750 on families, the states of New Jersey and Florida have been explored at length. The statutes for the two states are identical in regards to filing, exclusive possession, inconvenient forum and objection. In terms of filing, both states recognize that a protection order can be filed in the district where the petitioner or respondent lives, as well as the temporary residence of the petitioner in the event that the petitioner left residence to avoid further abuse. Filing may also be done in the county where the abuse occurred.
In terms of exclusive possession, both states recognize that place is adequate only in the district where the individual stays with several exceptions. One, in the event a request or exclusive possession is made in consideration of the Act alongside the proceeding highlighted in the Marriage and Dissolution Act in Illinois. Secondly, exceptions for exclusive possession exist if a request is prepared under the Act in an alternative proceeding as long as the plaintiff satisfies item IV and subsection (a) requirement.
Both New Jersey and Florida recognize the inconvenient forum clause that holds that the law court may apply the balance hardship provision. That means that the court has discretion to exercise discretion to decide the county in which to hold the proceedings if the protection order is issued in a law court in a district in which neither the petitioner and the respondent resides. The law court can extend or modify such an order to a county where a party resides. Finally, New Jersey and Florida statute on families have a similar objection clause that stipulates that protestation to venue may be abandoned if it is not prepared in a time when the response from the respondent is due.
In terms of exclusive possession, both states recognize that place is adequate only in the district where the individual stays with several exceptions. One, in the event a request or exclusive possession is made in consideration of the Act alongside the proceeding highlighted in the Marriage and Dissolution Act in Illinois. Secondly, exceptions for exclusive possession exist if a request is prepared under the Act in an alternative proceeding as long as the plaintiff satisfies item IV and subsection (a) requirement.
Both New Jersey and Florida recognize the inconvenient forum clause that holds that the law court may apply the balance hardship provision. That means that the court has discretion to exercise discretion to decide the county in which to hold the proceedings if the protection order is issued in a law court in a district in which neither the petitioner and the respondent resides. The law court can extend or modify such an order to a county where a party resides. Finally, New Jersey and Florida statute on families have a similar objection clause that stipulates that protestation to venue may be abandoned if it is not prepared in a time when the response from the respondent is due.
