There are often two sides of the story when it comes to domestic violence. In some stories, people who have been abused need to seek protection from the abuse of spouses or family members. In other stories, people who are wrongly accused of abusing their spouses stand to lose many important parts of their lives.
What side of the story are you on? At Bentley Law Offices, P.C., our Reading protection from abuse attorneys will take the time to listen to what happened. If you are a victim of spousal abuse, we will seek to have a protection from abuse (PFA) issued on your behalf. If you have been accused of domestic violence, we will work hard to protect and defend your rights.
We provide skilled and effective legal representation to both victims and the accused in domestic violence cases.
In Danger? Do Not Wait to Get Help.
Our Western Berks PFA lawyers encourage people who are in immediate danger to seek help as soon as possible. In Pennsylvania, PFAs can be issued if there is an "imminent fear of immediate bodily harm or injury." Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of what this means and if your situation applies.
Wrongly Accused of Domestic Violence? Stop a PFA.
Allegations of spousal assault or child abuse and a PFA can have a large impact on your rights and several aspects of your life. For example, you may face:
- Being prohibited from going to your own home
- Limitations on child custody and visitation rights
- Loss of firearms
- Potential job loss
A PFA can have a serious impact on your life. As skilled family law attorneys, we can build a strong defense on your behalf and help you avoid the consequences of a PFA.
We are also well aware that allegations of domestic abuse can be used in an attempt to leverage divorce proceedings. We can swiftly identify if this is likely to have occurred in your situation. Several of our attorneys have extensive experience in criminal law and they are ready and able to help.
Contact Our Western Berks PFA Attorneys
If you are the victim of domestic abuse and need a PFA, or if you have been accused of domestic abuse, do not hesitate to speak with our attorneys. Contact our Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, law firm today for a free initial consultation.
