Domestic violence is considered to be very serious in Pennsylvania and the abuser is not spared. An abusive relationship is a horrible predicament for both the people in the relationship as well as for the children in the household. Pennsylvania offers civil protection to the victim of abuse by Protection from abuse or PFA order.…
Continue reading ›The state of Pennsylvania takes Domestic Violence Acts seriously. It does not have a separate charge for it but clubs it with other criminal charges like stealing, drug abuse, etc. There is a disturbing rise in the incidents of domestic violence in the state which is why the laws have become stricter than before. Being…
Continue reading ›Have the relationship with the person you share in the household has become abusive? If yes, then surely you are dealing with some serious situation. The abuser might try to take away your dignity and might convince you that there is no respite for you to be saved from this, but it is not true.…
Continue reading ›There are no two thoughts on how important electronic communication is today. Most of our fingers are typing on some electronic gadget all time a day. When life is dependent on social media communication, how can you go without it? PFA orders will change your social life forever. When the court forbids you to talk…
Continue reading ›If someone gets entangled in domestic violence charges, then their world can get upside down. The accusation of domestic violence is very serious. And it can have a long-term effect on the person’s life. If you are charged with domestic violence, it will encompass different areas of law including family law as well as criminal…
Continue reading ›If someone is charged with the allegations of domestic violence, then they are pretty much dealing with a very difficult situation. The cases of domestic violence commonly lead to getting a PFA order. Getting this along with the criminal charges can take a very serious turn for anyone. When you are charged with the allegations…
Continue reading ›In the case of domestic violence, the alleged victim might obtain a Protection from Abuse or PFA order. This will limit the activities and contact of the alleged offender. Regardless of what you, the alleged defender think about the terms of the PFA order, the rules and regulations must be abided by. Otherwise, there will…
Continue reading ›The domestic violence cases in Pennsylvania have seen a disturbing rise in the last 30 years. Although the state does not have a separate domestic violence law, the act in itself falls under the category of other criminal charges. Lawmakers have made stricter provisions, like higher penalties and punishments for the person who commits the…
Continue reading ›The restraining order issued in Pennsylvania is known as PFA order. This is a court order designed to protect the victim from further abuse. If you are appealing to Final PFA, then you need to consult a Pittsburgh PFA lawyer. PFA Application Process The statute defines the abuse in the following ways: The part of the…
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