Blog: Domestic Violence
- What To Know About Pennsylvania Protection From Abuse Laws
Sep 21, 2017
If you are a victim of domestic violence, or if you believe you or your children are in physical danger because of someone in your life, you may be able to seek protection via a Pennsylvania Protection From Abuse order. Essentially, a PFA outlines guidelines your abuser must follow for a predetermined amount of time, and these guidelines may dictate any number of matters. For example, a PFA might require that your abuser avoid contacting you b...Read More - Domestic Violence in Pennsylvania
Aug 24, 2017
Domestic violence is, unfortunately, no stranger to the United States. Some even stress that instances of abuse in the home go severely underreported. In Pennsylvania, the legal system categorizes domestic violence into the same classifications of assault and battery, and the state requires police to arrest any suspect reported for such violence in the household. Although domestic violence charges can seem minor in some cases, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports an overwhelming numbe...Read More - The Truth About Domestic Violence
Aug 1, 2017
An intimate relationship dispute can contain enough stressful issues of its own, but when domestic violence is involved, the situation can become all the more serious. Pennsylvania has strengthened its domestic violence laws in recent years; however, reports of physical abuse are, unfortunately, still a common occurrence. The term Women Against Abuse, Pennsylvania’s leading domestic violence advocate and service provider, provides a list of types of domestic violence. The organization acknowledges that while domestic violence ca...Read More - False Domestic Violence Accusations and Damaged Reputations
Jul 28, 2017
Various family law matters can generate problems, from those involving custody or property division to child support and other issues. However, accusations of domestic violence can be especially troubling for people in Media, and other cities in Pennsylvania. The law firm of Louis Wm. Martini, Jr. knows how upsetting this can be and the different challenges that may arise as a result of these allegations. Regrettably, some people choose to attack their current or former partne...Read More - Stalking Laws in Pennsylvania
Jun 6, 2017
If you are in potentially abusive relationship in Pennsylvania, you may be looking for ways to keep yourself safe as you look to get divorced from your partner. You may also be concerned about keeping any children you have safe in this process. For some people, fears of stalking may arise even once they have separated from a partner. If you are wondering if the actions of your former partner may be considered stalking, i...Read More - Report Shows 102 Domestic Violence Deaths In 2016
May 4, 2017
For Pennsylvania residents who live in abusive homes or who are in relationships where they fear they may be hurt or even killed by someone they love deserve to know how they can get help. Domestic violence is a complex problem and one that even those who track statistics seem to agree can be hard to always identify. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence develops and releases a report every year that details many differen...Read More - What is a Protection From Abuse Order?
Mar 30, 2017
If you are currently suffering domestic abuse at the hands of your spouse in Media, the only thought more terrifying than the violence that you endure may be what could happen to you, your child and/or your family members or friends if you choose to seek a divorce. Fortunately, you are afforded legal protection from your abusive spouse if you seek a Protection From Abuse Order. According to the Delaware County website, a PFA is a restrainin...Read More
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