Harassing phone calls

Unfortunately there is not enough facts here to give you an answer. If you are being harassed in general, you can contact the local police to ask...

I left my spouse on a domestic violence episode 3 years ago. lived in NY at the time do I need him to sign the papers?

You need to clarify that papers you are referring to. There are too many scenarios for us attorneys to tell you yes or no to, so please clarify.

Can this case be dismissed?

Your husband needs an attorney to assist him. Can it be dismissed? Sure. Will it? That's up to the Judge. If there is evidence that shows he did...

Can I file another pfa against my ex girlfriend when it expires?

You can file a petition to extend without letting the PFA just expire and file a new one. The PFA Act allows for extension under certain...

Why would they NOT keep my brother in a Mental Health Facility after he scalded me with coffee?

Since he is your brother, I would suggest you look into filing a Protection from Abuse against your brother, to ensure he stays away from you. The...

How can I get relief for a PFA Petition when my lover is also my attorney who is well known in the Court we have a hearing at?

You need to find local counsel to represent you. Regardless who he is or what he does, the Courts are made to be unbiased. If the Judge thinks it...

Can a wife write a statement and press chargers against her husband

Without more facts, I would say yes at this time. Spousal privilege does exist in PA, however, if the offense he is charged with was violent toward...

How do courts in PA define abuse of an emotional nature? Might I be able to get a PFA? I need to put a stop to this!

Abuse has many definitions under the PFA act, and whether an action constitutes emotional abuse truly depends on all the facts and circumstances of...

Check the AOPC (best to google it) to check your docket sheet. If it shows online, its on your record. Talk to a criminal defense attorney to...

A PFA doesn't just automatically get entered. If she files a petition, the law requires that she meets with a judge ex parte (a one on one...