Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Protection of abuse

I had a PFA against my current fiance a couple of months back.After the PFA was ordered I found out I was pregnant to him. Because of this we started talking again trying to make it work out for our children. After that an inccident happened and I had to call the cops.They charged him with PFA violation becuase they had nothing else to charge him with. I had told them that we were talking again becuase I found out I was pregnant. They told me that I had to drop the PFA but I wasnt aware of that. As soon as they told me that I got the PFA dropped. I was supeanaed to testify in court for the Common Wealth of Pa about this inccident. I was wondering can I get in trouble for talking to him while the PFA was still in effect? Like I said I was not aware that you had to physically drop the PFA and thats why I talked to him.


Asked on 6/07/07, 7:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Traversa Arjont Group (Law Office of Roger Traversa)

Re: Protection of abuse

You asked if you had caused a problem by ignoring a PFA (protection from abuse order) you had sought.

First, good for you for getting the PFA in the first place.

Second, it is impossible for you to violate a PFA that you had requested. But your approaching the party caused him to violate the PFA.

Third, go speak with counselors at a womens shelter. I understand your motivation but a leopard does not change his spots. There are plenty of men out there who will appreciate you for you and from whom you, nor your child, will ever need a PFA order.

Regards,

Roger

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Answered on 6/07/07, 8:40 pm


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