Do you have a PFA that has been violated? Do you have a Protection from Abuse order that has been violated? Whether it is your ex-spouse, a stalker or someone else you feel threatened by, domestic violence is an extremely dangerous situation that must be rectified immediately. Our family law attorneys can represent you in […]
What is a Protection From Abuse Order A protection from abuse order, often abbreviated as a PFA, is an order issued by a judge that is basically a restraining order, prohibiting a person from having contact with another person. Who can get a PFA? For the court to consider issuing a PFA, the court must […]
How to get a Protection from Abuse Order In Pennsylvania, a restraining order is called a “protection from abuse” (PFA) order. PFA is a civil order that offers a person protection from abuse (as defined under the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6101 et seq) by family or household members, sexual or intimate […]
Coronavirus Isolation and Domestic Violence There are mounting concerns about the impact of the isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and increases in domestic violence. Increased levels of stress mean a higher level of volatility, and with families isolated in their homes, it will be more difficult for victims of domestic violence to seek help. […]
PFA COURTS HAVE WIDE DISCRETION Can a party be evicted from his or her home as a result of a Protection From Abuse hearing, despite the other party not requesting eviction in the PFA petition? What if the evicted party already had possession of the home through a marriage settlement agreement? On July 8, 2019, […]
Don’t Press Send How many times have you regretted hitting the send button for an e-mail, text, Facebook post, tweet, or any other social media post or message? We have all done it many times, you have probably done it a few times already today. We’ve then had to spend the time explaining what we […]
New Gun Laws for Domestic Violence Cases A new gun law relating to domestic violence and Protection from Abuse cases went into effect on April 10, 2019. The bill was signed in October 2018 by Governor Wolf to provide additional safeguards to victims of domestic violence. The law requires that defendants bound by a final […]
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