Protection From Abuse

Arguments are bound to occur at some point in a relationship, but sometimes this might involve little more than a heated verbal disagreement. However, there are some scenarios in which behaviors may become abusive in nature, and addressing such issues may be integral...

Not every spouse is able to accept when a marriage is over and graciously walk away. In some cases, one spouse may refuse to let go, even going so far as to stalk the former partner. When this causes emotional stress or causes the stalking victim to feel afraid for...

While there may be many reasons to live in fear these days, one cause of fear should not be the violent tendencies of a member of one’s own household. Unfortunately, many in Pennsylvania live in fear that a spouse, partner or other member of the household or family...

Emotions are often high during a divorce. Many in Pennsylvania find themselves on the defense when an angry, embittered spouse seeks revenge for the breakup. In many cases, these acts of revenge get sorted out by the courts or law enforcement, but this is not always...

When a relationship goes sour, it can often be an emotionally painful experience. However, sometimes it is also a physically painful experience. If one partner is abusive or threatening to the other, it may be a matter of time before the abuser places the victim’s...

The increasing role of technology in society makes life easy for many in Pennsylvania and across the world. Computers, smartphones and even homes now have the ability to learn users’ habits and guide them in their everyday choices. Unfortunately for victims of...

If you feel like you have been trapped in an abusive relationship, rest assured that you are not alone and that your feelings are valid. From the outside, others are often very quick to say that you should have left long ago. You know it’s not that simple. We want you...

When your spouse begins to scream and yell at you, you often feel that you have to stand and take it. You stay calm. You do what you can to defuse the situation. The last time that happened, he became physical for the first time. Now, you want to get out of your home....

People abused by an intimate partner, or who have a reasonable fear of that abuse, can ask for a court order keep the abuse from contacting them. In Pennsylvania, the order is called a Protection From Abuse (PFA). Domestic abuse can take many forms and can involve...