Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
Pfa hearing
My nephew is defending himself in a PFA hearing. Can the judge be told of the mediation the plaintiff wanted before my nephew decided to go a hearing? She agreed to give his guns back to settle it out of court. In the hearing she kept stressing that she doesn't know what he would do if he had a gun.
Asked on 6/27/08, 8:02 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Patrick Narcisi
Narcisi Law Offices, P.C.
Re: Pfa hearing
He can try to tell the Judge; but generally offers to settle, or the substance of settlement negotiations are not considered in the hearing. See if they can agree to a continuation of the temporary order. That would protect her and your nephew could avoid a final order.
Answered on 6/28/08, 10:20 am