Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Can I get a protection from abuse order if there is already an order ?

Can I get a PFA order if I let my husband back in one year after I received a order ? He went through some therapary and I thought he was ok. He's drinking more than ever he becomes verbally and sometimes physically abusive with everyone in the house. I need this to be final can I get him removed?


Asked on 11/05/05, 9:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Paul Stacom Law Offices of Paul J. Stacom

Re: Can I get a protection from abuse order if there is already an order ?

If there is already an order, you can have a contempt petition filed, regardless if you let him in (unless he formally withdrew the order through the court, in which case you can re-file a petition.

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Answered on 11/05/05, 10:22 pm
Stanley Fudor Law Offices of Stanley Fudor

Re: Can I get a protection from abuse order if there is already an order ?

In Allegheny County, you are in violation of the PFA Order by letting him back in the household. There are other options you need to explore to end this in proper fashion. Please feel free to contact me as I would need additional information.

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Answered on 11/06/05, 10:51 am


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