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PFA Orders: Getting Evicted from Your Home
A Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order may evict you from your home.
A temporary eviction may occur even if you own the residence, and the alleged victim simply resides there with no ownership interest in the property.
PFA Orders typically include a provision for you to return to the residence with the assistance of law enforcement to obtain uncontested personal property.
In some cases, the PFA system itself may be abused when a spouse obtains a PFA for the purpose of taking exclusive possession of the marital residence during the divorce process.
Spivak Law Firm handles all areas of family law: divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and PFA hearings.
To speak with an experienced family law attorney, call Spivak Law Firm at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.
Child Custody: Interim Relief Hearings
Obtaining a child custody order can be fast and easy if you and your ex agree on a schedule.
But if you don’t agree, you may have to wait a long time before a Family Court Judge will hear your case and determine the outcome.
In Allegheny County, parents who file custody actions can wait up to a year or longer before their case is finally scheduled for trial.
However, you may shortcut the process significantly by requesting an Interim Relief Hearing to at least obtain a temporary custody schedule while waiting for trial.
The temporary order may not include everything you want, though it will establish a consistent schedule that is fully enforceable.
Spivak Law Firm handles all family law matters, including: child custody, child support, divorce, and Protection From Abuse (PFA). Call us today at (412) 344-4900 or (800) 545-9390.
Child Custody: What is Standing?
“Standing” is a legal term. It refers to whether a person can bring a matter to court.
In family court, you must have “standing” to pursue a child-custody action.
Of course, a child’s parents always have “standing” to file for custody. For many years, Pennsylvania law has also granted “standing” to grandparents under certain conditions and to a third party who effectively acted as the child’s parent for a period of at least 12 months.
In light of the opiate epidemic, Pennsylvania law has recently allowed “standing” for other third parties under certain circumstances.
The purpose of standing is to protect parents from outsiders such as neighbors or extended family members who may wish to take custody of their child.
Spivak Law Firm handles all areas of family law, including: child custody, child support, divorce, and Protection From Abuse (PFA). To schedule a consultation with an experienced family-law attorney, call Spivak Law at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.
Child Custody Orders Are Important
Child custody orders are important even for parents who mostly get along. They are essential for parents who don’t.
Child custody orders typically include the schedules for when each parent will have the children, including during summers and holidays.
For high-conflict cases, it is often important to have detailed orders that govern everything from custody exchange locations to vacations and modes of communication.
But even parents who typically communicate well benefit from orders that lay out expectations when conflict arises.
Parents are always able to deviate from the orders so long as they both agree.
Spivak Law Firm handles all family law matters, including: child custody, child support, divorce, and Protection From Abuse (PFA). Call us today at (412) 344-4900 or (800) 545-9390.
PFA Orders: Cross-Filing Petitions
Domestic abuse is not always a one-way street.
Both parties may be physically abusive to one another.
In such cases, the Court may grant each party a PFA Order against the other party.
This is known as cross-filing PFAs.
Spivak Law Firm provides strong, compassionate, cost-effective representation at PFA hearings in Pittsburgh and all surrounding counties, including: Allegheny County, Beaver County, Butler County, Fayette County, Indiana County, Washington County, and Westmoreland County.
To speak with an experienced PFA attorney, call Spivak Law Firm at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.
Child Custody Orders and Vacations
Child Custody Orders typically include a provision regarding vacations.
In most cases, each parent is granted the opportunity to take two weeks’ vacation with the children during the summer months.
The parent taking vacation is usually required to provide the other parent the dates of travel in advance as well as an itinerary for the trip.
Spivak Law Firm handles all child custody matters, including: filing for custody, negotiating and drafting custody orders, and custody litigation involving physical custody, legal custody, school choice, and relocation.
To speak with an experienced child custody attorney, call Spivak Law Firm at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.
Domestic Abuse and Trauma
Survivors of domestic violence face not only physical harm but also significant emotional and social trauma.Survivors of intimate partner violence often experience guilt, shame, and self-blame, which can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts.
Domestic abuse perpetrators may control their partners’ daily activities and finances. Survivors frequently report a loss of agency and social isolation. Whether it is community ostracism or difficulty in career advancement, spousal violence can severely undermine a survivor’s ability to lead a fulfilling and independent life.
The effect on children can be significant. Children who witness domestic violence tend to struggle in school, have difficulty forming healthy friendships, and exhibit behavioral issues.
Spivak Law Firm handles all areas of family law and criminal defense with a special focus on child custody and domestic abuse. Call us today at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.
Child Custody and Criminal Charges
Don’t let criminal charges or a PFA Order stand in the way of filing for child custody.
Spivak Law Firm is one of the few law firms in Pittsburgh handling both family law and criminal defense matters.
Many of our clients face PFA actions or criminal charges such as assault or harassment.
Some even face criminal charges involving children, including: child abuse or endangering the welfare of a child.
The process for obtaining a child custody order can take up to a year or longer. We recommend against further delaying matters by waiting until your criminal charge is resolved.
In many cases, we are able to obtain custody orders while criminal charges are pending.
Spivak Law Firm provides strong, compassionate, cost-effective representation in all family law and criminal defense matters. Call us today at (412) 344-4900 or (800) 545-9390.
Avoid the Stigma of a Final PFA Order
A Final Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order is an indicator of abusive behavior that may remain on your record for life.
One of the main reasons to hire a PFA lawyer is to attempt to avoid the long-term stigma and negative consequences of a Final PFA Order.
A PFA can evict you from your home, restrict you from your kids, prohibit you from owning firearms, get you terminated from your job.
Spivak Law Firm has helped hundreds of people get the PFA dropped. We provide strong defense at PFA hearings.
For a free consultation, call Spivak Law Firm at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.
Why Child Custody Orders Are Important
Child custody orders are important even for parents who mostly get along. They are essential for parents who don’t.
Child custody orders typically include the schedules for when each parent will have the children, including during summers and holidays.
For high-conflict cases, it is often important to have detailed orders that govern everything from custody exchange locations to vacations and modes of communication.
But even parents who typically communicate well benefit from orders that lay out expectations when conflict arises.
Parents are always able to deviate from the orders so long as they both agree.
Spivak Law Firm handles all family law matters, including: child custody, child support, divorce, and Protection From Abuse (PFA).
Call us today at (412) 344-4900 or (800) 545-9390.