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Domestic Violence & Protection From Abuse

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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Domestic Violence and Protection From Abuse issues in Pennsylvania.

• Domestic Violence and Welfare Support Requirements

  Information from the Women's Law Project and Philadelphia Bar Association, hosted by the Philadelphia Courts website, about the requirement that families who receive cash assistance from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or General Assistance (GA) programs apply for child or spousal support unless excused for good cause. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Women's Law Project and Philadelphia Bar Association

• Family Law Manual

  This handbook provides useful information about common Family Law issues. If you need Family Law help, this handbook has good suggestions about some of the most common areas of Family Law. This handbook also gives answers to commonly asked questions. [PDF] Read More

  By:

  North Penn Legal Services

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States and Facts about Immigrating on a Marriage-Based Visa

  This fact sheet from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will explain domestic violence and inform immigrants of their legal rights in the United States. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Rape Crisis Centers

  Call 1-888-772-7227 or follow the link to locate your local rape crisis center. Information is provided on the locations of Pennsylvania Rape Crisis Centers and services provided by the centers. Read More

  By:

  Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape