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If an ex has obtained a Protection From Abuse order against you, it can rattle your world in ways you never expected. While each PFA order may differ slightly, the vast majority prohibit you from having any contact with your ex...

Every problem in our life has a root cause, but we rarely take the time to pull up the root and take a look. We wonder why our relationships keep failing, or why we don’t have the relationship with our children that we once...

You breathed a sigh of relief after obtaining a PFA against your abusive ex, feeling safer than you have in a long time. But now you’re hearing that your ex is out on the dating scene again and the thought of another person...

In April 2022, a highly publicized civil defamation case between formerly married actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard brought domestic violence to the forefront of our national discourse, centering the conversation on whether or...

After a breakup or divorce, it’s not uncommon to be curious about how an ex is doing or want to maintain an amicable relationship. However, some people go beyond showing mild curiosity or friendliness toward their ex and...

Jeff Thomas, Somerset County’s suspended district attorney, is facing assault charges for allegedly repeatedly punching his wife, Amy Thomas, last May. On May 20, 2022, the Court of Common Pleas decided at a preliminary...

Engaging with people online or through digital mediums often plays a prominent role in our lives. We send dozens of texts, emails, or social media posts daily without giving them a second thought. However, if you are the subject...

In every state, victims of abuse have legal options to seek protection from abusers or potential abusers. These options usually include a type of protection order or restraining order, which prevents contact between the victim and...

Although we’re hopefully over the worst of the COVID–19 pandemic, the virus hasn’t gone away. As restrictions ease, everyone will have different opinions about how to live alongside COVID-19 safely, which raises a...

There’s no doubt that filing for divorce can be stressful and time-consuming. And when you’re already busy working or caring for your family, you might want to avoid adding legal proceedings into your packed schedule....

In Pennsylvania, minors can be charged with crimes and sometimes tried as adults, if the crime is serious enough. One common charge for juveniles — mostly teenagers — is domestic violence. Teens may be accused of assaulting...

When one parent has physical custody, visitation allows the other parent to build a loving, healthy relationship with their kids. If you’re planning your visitation this summer, though, you might be wondering how to make the...

The CDC reports over 630,000 people got divorced or had their marriages annulled in 2020. The CDC data includes same-sex divorces, and although Pennsylvania law governing divorce is applied the same to all marriages, same-sex...

In Pennsylvania, victims of domestic abuse have a way to seek protection via a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order. Although this option exists, domestic abuse and gun-related domestic abuse are still on the rise in...

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has issued a statement warning of the potential for misuse of Apple AirTags, which were developed to help individuals find important personal items like car keys and wallets. As great as...

In November 2021, Jana Russo filed for a temporary protection-from-abuse (PFA) order against her estranged husband, David Russo, Greene County District Attorney. She alleges that Russo has a history of drinking heavily and...

A recent Butler County custody case demonstrates what can happen when a public profile and family law matters converge. In the case, U.S. Senate candidate Sean Parnell petitioned the court for a gag order to stop his wife and her...

A recent Pennsylvania Superior Court case clarified that only truly unusual needs and expenses warrant deviating from child support guidelines. The case emphasized that unless there are exceptional circumstances, the court will...

When the television series Modern Family premiered in 2009, it was one of the first times blended families were depicted realistically—albeit humorously –in all their messy glory. There is no strict legal definition of a...

To have in loco parentis standing over a child essentially means that you’re acting in the place of a parent. If you have this status, you can seek child custody – but is there a difference between “caregiving” or...