Domestic Violence

What You Need to Know About Domestic Violence Laws in PA

Published : April 12, 2024 | Last Updated : May 02, 2024

Domestic violence is an important issue that impacts families across Pennsylvania. If you find yourself facing such circumstances, knowing the legal …

How to File a Domestic Violence Case

Published : February 09, 2024 | Last Updated : October 01, 2025

Filing a domestic violence case is a critical step towards ensuring your safety and seeking justice. Understanding the legal procedures …

Domestic Violence and Separation- When Your home is not your safest place.

Published : August 17, 2020 | Last Updated : October 03, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people have been forced to stay at home for months. Cases of child abuse …

How to Protect Yourself from False Child Abuse Accusations

Published : November 08, 2019 | Last Updated : October 03, 2025

Issues surrounding divorce and child custody can be contentious. Unfortunately, false accusations of child abuse are one tactic that a …

What Happens When You Violate a Restraining Order?

Published : October 25, 2019 | Last Updated : October 03, 2025

Known as a Protection from Abuse (PFA) order in Pennsylvania, a restraining order is designed to protect victims of domestic …

How to Defend Against False Accusations of Domestic Violence

Published : February 28, 2018 | Last Updated : October 03, 2025

Being falsely accused of domestic violence can affect many different aspects of your life, including your employment, personal reputation, financial …

What can Lawyers do to Help Victims of Domestic Violence? A lot.

Published : September 19, 2017 | Last Updated : May 06, 2022

Victims of domestic violence often feel helpless, trapped and alone. They may stay with an abuser due to of a …