Legal Blog - Protection From Abuse (PFA)

Posted: September 29, 2023

10 Legal Tips For Divorcing a Narcissist

A narcissist isn’t just someone who’s self-absorbed – they can be emotionally abusive. This trait is often amplified in a marriage, leaving partners trapped in a vicious cycle of self-doubt, manipulation, and fear. If you’re here, you’re looking to divorce…

Posted: May 27, 2023

Can I Keep My Ex’s Significant Other Away From My Kids?

One of the complications that can arise in a joint custody situation is when your child’s other parent dates someone else. It’s natural to feel anxious or jealous when you learn your ex has introduced their new romantic partner to your…

Posted: March 3, 2023

How Do You Get a PFA in Pennsylvania?

A protection from abuse (PFA) is a civil order of protection for both men and women that a judge signs to tell an abuser to stop the behavior if he or she wants to avoid legal consequences. When Is a…

Posted: September 24, 2020

How Fast Can I Get a Temporary Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order?

A protection from abuse order (PFA) can help in violent situations where you feel you have little control of the other person. However, they often require a hearing prior to being issued. That’s why a temporary PFA is often an…

Posted: December 16, 2019

When Will the Court Issue a PFA Order?

If you have been the victim of domestic violence or are a defendant in a domestic violence case in Pennsylvania, a protection from abuse (PFA) order might be issued in your case. This type of order has serious implications for…

Posted: November 8, 2017

What’s the Difference Between a Restraining Order and a PFA?

A Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order is a Pennsylvania court order that allows for you to seek temporary relief from someone who is causing you abuse. This can be considered a type of restraining order, and many people use these…

Posted: April 14, 2017

Reasons to Get a PFA in Pennsylvania

A Protection From Abuse (PFA) order, commonly called a restraining order, is a document signed by a judge that tells a person who has abused you or your child that they must stop their actions and leave you alone or…