David K. Lucas & Associates
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PROTECTION FROM ABUSE (PFA)
The Domestic Relations Statute provides for the ability to petition the Court for an order for protection from abuse.
The statute provides that you may file a petition against a family or household member if there are instances of abuse.
If the Court finds that there is abuse, then they may enter an order directing any of the following:
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That the Defendant refrain from abusing the Plaintiff or the minor children;
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Granting possession of the residence to the Plaintiff and excluding the Defendant from the residence;
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Awarding temporary custody;
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Prohibiting contact by the Defendant with the Plaintiff;
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Prohibiting the Defendant from acquiring or possessing a firearm;
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Directing the Defendant to pay Plaintiff for reasonable losses suffered as a result of the abuse;
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Directing the defendant to refrain from stalking and harassing Plaintiff;
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Any other appropriate relief.
What constitutes abuse under the statute and protecting your rights during a hearing for a Protection from Abuse hearing are important. If you have questions regarding a PFA call our office at 724-836-3300.
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