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Often times, a temporary protection from abuse order is issued without you present. The order may affect your custody rights, where you live, and your ability to possess a firearm. With so much at stake it is important to challenge a protection from abuse order. The good news is that a permanent protection from abuse hearing is scheduled following the temporary hearing. This is your chance to be heard.
The burden is on the complainant at a protection from abuse hearing. He or she must prove by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not) a reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury. If a PFA has been filed against you, do not accept it as a foregone conclusion that because the temporary order was granted the permanent order will be imposed. The respondent has a right to cross examine the petitioner and present evidence through a defense. To speak with an attorney about defending a protection from abuse call our office. This Vlog is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI...
Mark D. Copoulos
1628 JFK Blvd., Suite 1301
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 535-9776