Questions answered by Paul Dominic Edger

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Family/Domestic Violence Attorney ?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 24, 2014

Call your local county bar association and they can assist in referring you to an attorney that practices both in the area of criminal defense and...

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How many times can a judge extend the same dvo after the 3 yrs.. And would if their is no new reason to keep it..

Paul's answer | Answered on July 24, 2014

If the plaintiff in a Protection Order petitions the Court, the Court has to decide whether there are still "reasonable" grounds to continue the...

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What could happen if a victim of Domestic Violence comes to court for preliminary hearing and does not want to testify?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 24, 2014

If a victim refuses to testify, it depends on the evidence which the police have in their possession whether they can move through. Normally the...

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I have a protection form abuse order expired and need it expunged but not only that have her pay for the damages she's caused?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 24, 2014

PFAs are civil actions. They do not show up on your criminal background check. Unless you were arrested and charged criminally for the acts which...

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I have a pfa on someone and he wants me to come to the jail and see him ,will I get in trouble if I do?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 24, 2014

So read your protection order. Is he permitted any contact with you, direct or indirect? The fact that he wants you to visit him in prison means...

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What do I do? Who do I contact?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

You need to immediately contact a domestic violence shelter to get a Protection from Abuse in place. This will protect you and your children. Do...

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Chances of getting custody and what happens to previous support/arrears order?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

Ignoring the support issue, you should file an action in custody with the Court sooner, stating your concerns of the abuse which has occurred, and...

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What if the pfa was over but was violated the time it was in order

Paul's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

If the Plaintiff were charged with indirect criminal contempt, they can face up to 6 months in prison and a fine up to $1,000. If there have been...

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Ex and cops violated custody order

Paul's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

You really need to speak to an experienced attorney to handle the matter. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, contact the York County Bar...

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Are mental harassment and cruelties not a part of domestic violence ?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

Depending on what happened specifically, and without more detail, it is possible that mental harassment and cruelties could be part of domestic...

Paul Dominic Edger's Answers (420)

Family/Domestic Violence Attorney ?

How many times can a judge extend the same dvo after the 3 yrs.. And would if their is no new reason to keep it..

What could happen if a victim of Domestic Violence comes to court for preliminary hearing and does not want to testify?

I have a protection form abuse order expired and need it expunged but not only that have her pay for the damages she's caused?

I have a pfa on someone and he wants me to come to the jail and see him ,will I get in trouble if I do?

What do I do? Who do I contact?

Chances of getting custody and what happens to previous support/arrears order?

What if the pfa was over but was violated the time it was in order

Ex and cops violated custody order

Are mental harassment and cruelties not a part of domestic violence ?