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Pennsylvania Domestic Abuse Lawyers
Both sides of an abuse case need quality legal representation. If you are the victim of domestic abuse you need someone to present your case properly to get all the protection you need. The protections available to you may include: getting an abusive domestic partner out of your home, getting temporary custody of your children, and getting a court order requiring the defendant to stay away from you wherever you may be found.
Defendants in Protection from Abuse cases need attorneys who will protect their rights. Many people bring Protection from Abuse actions as a way to get other relief (evict a partner from the home, or child custody, for instance) when real grounds for a court order do not exist. In order to get a Protection form Abuse order the Plaintiff must show that he or she is in fear of serious and imminent harm. For a court to find that the Plaintiff had such fear, evidence has to be presented to show a basis for such a fear such as a recent violent incident, a prior history of violence, or ownership of firearms.
Defendants need special protections in court because violation of a Protection From Abuse order can lead to heavy fines or jail time. Therefore, it is preferable to not have an order where there is no legal basis for it.
All people have the right to feel safe and secure in their own homes. Protection from Abuse laws exist to protect spouses, domestic partners and family members residing together from abuse in their own homes and intimate relationships. If you or someone you know is feeling threatened, contact us immediately. If you are named as a Defendant in a Protection From Abuse case, schedule an appointment today to protect your rights.
Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C.
Main Office:
174 Middletown Blvd.
Langhorne, PA 19047-3201
Telephone: 215-752-6200
Fax: 215-752-6202
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