A friend of mine wants her x-fiancé to leave her home. She lives in WPB Florida. Only her name is on the home but he has been paying half the mortgaga and utility bills for about 3 years. He just got off a 1.5 year drinking run and out of alcohol rehab, a 28 day stay. But, continues his verbal and physical abuse to her. He is also on parole for another week. Problem is, he threatens her well being if she follows through on kicking him out and she is scared for her well being and possibly life. What steps should she take in having him removed from her home and what rights, if any, does he have if he refuses to leave? I've heard rumor about squatters rights in Florida but don't know if it'd apply. Also, sometimes she fights back, physically, and 911 has repeatedly frequented their home. Last time officers were called they said next time they'd haul them both in. Lastly, he's been an alcoholic for most his 50 some years with only a handful of years here and there alcohol free. I would assume she should not take her life safety for granted but what's the best way to have him out and stay safe. He's been imprisoned before and doesn't want to ever return but then, thinking, he could get so angry, start drinking again, and go nuts on her.

She gets a restraining order and requests that he be evicted. It may have to be two separate actions.