My 11yo was accused of threatening to kill a teacher by 2 other students. Does he need a lawyer?

You should consult with an attorney experienced in special education and school discipline law immediately. Do not let the police or school...

I would like to know if I can sue Cheyney University

First, your daughter needs to be in contact with a crime victim counselor for help in dealing with the sexual assault, such as the Crime Victims...

There is a substantial difference between problem neighbors, the ordinary ordeal of getting kids out the door in the morning, and child abuse. ...

As a victim of domestic violence, you are not obligated to have a protection from abuse order, but there are reasons to do so that have nothing to...

What to expect after police stop at domestic?

It is hard to know what the paperwork will be or if it will come. So it is even harder to give you an answer about going to court. Get in touch...

How to leave a father of my baby without any problems.

If you and/or the baby are at risk if harm because of this man's behavior, you should get in touch with your local DV program. You should also get...

My Ex has mental illness and recently my kids aren't feeling safe when visiting

If you cannot talk to your ex about what is going on, you may have to file a petition with the court to modify the custody order for supervision of...

I have a 2 yr. PFA against ex, but want to talk to him in jail about getting help he needs. How do I do this?

Many victims who have PFAs for their own protection are interested in getting help for their abuser. Others may think that this is a sign of...

In a custody case if one parent wants to move to another county, do they need to file a petition to relocate?

The relocation process in the custody statute is new, and different courts around the Commonwealth treat it a little differently. If you were in...

Temp pfa filing

When defendants cannot be served before the final hearing date, the courts usually continue the final hearing and leave the temporary order in...