The law states that a pfa can be granted if a person is being abused, but why is the courts saying i cannot get a pfa?

I am sorry for what you are going through. The Court has the tough job to decide whether an individual meets the criteria for obtaining a PFA. A...

Your Mom should file a Petition to Modify the PFA stating the above facts. If your Step-dad left, there is no reason you Mother cannot now be able...

Can I sue the City of Philadelphia because I have a restraining order against my stalker and he is in prison.

You should talk to a civil rights attorney whether you sue the city or not. Notify the police that you are receiving letters, and if your...

I got a restricted letter from district of courts through domestic relations not sure what it is but my wife lives in California

You have a lawyer here in PA. Talk to your lawyer, that is her job to tell you whether you are going to PA or CA.

Do courts usually grant a termination of a pfa?

In order to dismiss a PFA, either the victim (the one who sought the PFA) must ask the Court to dismiss the action, or the Defendant (the one the...

I have a PFA against me. What I need to do?

You need to speak to a criminal defense attorney before your hearing. If you aren't able to get an attorney before the hearing, ask for a...

How do i persue this a suit against my county, no inner county lawyers will take my case.

If you are in Lebanon, there are plenty of attorneys in Harrisburg who likely will give you their ear to listen to the case. You likely want to...

Can I sue for harassment of a family member?

You can attempt to sue for emotional harassment and the toll it has taken on you. I would suggest you speak with a personal injury attorney to see...

In New York, are the rights of a plaintiff nullified if the respondent refuses police service of an Order Of Protection?

If the Defendant is dodging service it makes it hard to hold him in contempt. However, if you know he is showing up, call the local police and have...

My husband received a simple assault charge due to domestic violence. Does that mean he can not contact me?

Most likely he is not permitted to contact you, as there is a good chance that the police sought bail conditions which included no contact to the...