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Break-ups are never easy. But if one person becomes violent in the wake of a break-up, it can be downright terrifying for the other person. A judge in Pennsylvania who refused to accept that her boyfriend was breaking up with her...

A Pittsburgh TV news report highlights “a dangerous flaw” regarding the lack of confidentiality in residential addresses for some Protection from Abuse Orders (“PFA”). The PFA program was designed to protect domestic abuse...

Last year, York County, Pennsylvania, reached a grim milestone of having an all-time high of murder-suicides. According to coroner Pam Gay, six murder-suicides claimed 14 lives in the county. This spate of shootings and stabbings...

During the holidays or other times of celebration, it can be tempting to do whatever it takes to provide a nice experience for your children and other family members. But for many women, that includes enduring physical abuse or...

Our increasingly wired world makes it easier to locate and track people, including via their cars. For domestic violence victims, this creates one more avenue by which they can be followed and denied their right to go about their...

Last month, Washington County (Maryland) Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson was shot to death in the driveway of his family home by alleged suspect Pedro Argote. Hours before, Judge Wilkinson ruled in divorce hearings that...

In early November, multiple news outlets, including ABC 27, reported on a domestic violence case that resulted in a husband and father receiving 11 to 24 years in state prison due to numerous domestic violence cases, including the...

In September 2023, CBS local news reported that a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper had been arrested for false imprisonment, assault, and strangulation. The state trooper, who was married then, solicited his colleagues to...

Domestic violence is a tragically common problem in Pennsylvania, with thousands of families affected daily. An abuse victim has the right to seek a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order for themselves and others in their household to...

There are strict laws surrounding domestic violence in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Victims of violent acts or crimes waged by family members or within a household typically seek a restraining order. These orders force the...

Father’s Day is an opportunity for children to show appreciation for the fathers in their lives and strengthen the bond between them. Father figures are an essential part of a child’s development. Parents should...

There’s some pretty compelling evidence that couples who pool their respective paychecks or combine their finances in other ways (say, each contributing to a joint savings account, but maintaining separate checking accounts,...

Online dating is the new normal, but it is really still a lot like the Wild West. Not only are we, as human beings, in pretty uncharted social territory, but our legal system is struggling to keep up with the times. What happens,...

If you are an unmarried adult, chances are pretty good that you live with a roommate. Whether you are in college, attending a summer retreat, or employed and trying to save money on living expenses, it would not be unusual for you...

Caregivers play an important role in protecting those in their care from abuse, including special needs and elderly adults, whether it’s physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or financial. One way to do this is by helping...

A Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order is a legal tool intended to protect domestic violence victims from abuse. Also known as a Restraining Order, a PFA can greatly impact a person’s life, whether you have requested the order...

Spurred by recent shootings at a neighborhood grocery store in Buffalo, New York, and an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Congress passed on June 25, 2022, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The legislation represents...

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...

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...

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...