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Filing a Petition for Protection from Abuse (PFA) is an incredibly challenging and emotionally taxing process. It often involves navigating complex legal procedures while also managing the overwhelming stress of an abusive...
Category: Custody
Defining the Different Types of Child Custody in Pennsylvania
October 29, 2024
Many clients that I meet tell me that they are seeking “full custody” of their children. “Full custody” is not a legal term that is used in Pennsylvania, so it is important for clients to understand the different...
Communication between parents who are co-parenting their children can be difficult and stressful. Fortunately, AppClose, a free co-parenting app that can be downloaded on your phone or tablet, can help parents communicate...
How the Protection From Abuse (PFA) Process Works
December 28, 2022
The previous post on protection from abuse orders explained what a PFA Order does, who can a PFA Order be issued against, the definition of abuse, and the two different types of PFA Orders. In this blog, I will describe how...
What is a Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order?
November 23, 2022
Domestic violence is a very serious and sensitive problem. Receiving threatening text messages or calls, physical abuse to the body, or showing up to your house unannounced and uninvited and making threats are all...