Articles Posted in Domestic Violence

It has been observed by surveys made in Pennsylvania that deaths in domestic violence cases have increased. This has led to serious concern in the minds of lawmakers because of which stricter laws have been incorporated into the system. It has been noted that domestic violence has been meted out more against women than men.…

In Pennsylvania, Protection from Abuse Orders are intended to protect family members, children, and other household members from someone who has abused them. They do this by constraining the abuser, not allowing him to harass, threaten, or stalk the victim. Specifically, the abuser is not allowed to come within a certain distance of his or…

If you are charged with domestic violence, then there might be some consequences that you will have to face. This particular charge can affect employment, renting a house or buying property, and so on. In fact, you might have to carry the case over to family law. Moreover, if the court has released a PFA…

Protection from Abuse orders are issued by a judge as a means of protecting a person and/or his or her children from abuse perpetrated by a biological parent, a household or family member, or a person with whom someone shares an intimate or sexual relationship. If you have been served with a PFA, it is…

In 1990, the Pennsylvania legislature has passed the Protection from Abuse Act. The aim of the act is to protect the victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault. This is a civil order that is also known as a restraining order. However, PFA order in Pennsylvania offers more protection. Protection From Abuse Order Process…

If you have just got the notification from the court that a PFA order has been issued for you, it will make you nervous and apprehensive. The PFA orders involve many terms and provisions and that is why you need to have a very clear idea so that you don’t violate the terms of the…

In America, everyone has the right to possess a firearm. This right is guaranteed. However, in certain situations, you might lose the right to have a firearm. If you own a firearm and are accused of domestic abuse, you will be stripped of your rights to possess a firearm. When you suddenly get the PFA…

If you are facing the charges of domestic violence, then your life will become more complicated than ever. If someone is charged with a criminal offense due to domestic violence, then they will have to face many complications that will include family law, as well as your right to possess firearms. At the same time,…

The charges of domestic violence come from complications and can lead to further complications for the defendant. When you are facing the charges of domestic violence, it will put you in a difficult situation. A charge like this can involve criminal law and family law. When a person is charged with a criminal offense, it…

Being abused by the people you love and trust can be very difficult for you. And when you are abused, the abuser will try to take away your dignity and make you feel that you don’t have any right or any way to save yourself. But that is not true. You have every right to…