Florida law defines domestic violence exclusively as spouse abuse or battering.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It depends on the jurisdiction
• D. It is defined as any violence within the home

Answer: (B)

Florida's domestic violence laws cover more than just spouses. The statute defines domestic violence as acts of violence or threats committed by a person against a family or household member, and a family or household member can be a spouse, former spouse, a relative by blood or marriage, or someone who currently lives or has lived in the same household. There is also a separate provision for dating violence, recognizing violence in intimate relationships outside marriage. Because the definition includes a broader set of relationships beyond just spouses, the statement is not correct.