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Originally posted by ktsnake
Someone (maybe you?) made the argument that he might be abusive, and this might make him mad, to which I replied, she needs to get a TRO and a divorce if he's abusing her, not to mention seeking criminal charges. I think women that allow their husbands to beat them and their children are contributing to their children's abuse and should be held at least partially responsible (but that's another issue).
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I'm not claiming to be any sort of expert on this, but from what I know getting a restraining order and/or a divorce isn't like going down to K Mart and getting a bottle of shampoo.
This is in PA, re a temporary restraining order.
http://www.womenslaw.org/PA/PA_how_t...use%20Order%20
If you need to file for an order immediately and the county courthouse is closed, call your local police department to see which District Justice is on-call. S/he may be able to grant you an emergency order that will last until the next business day when you must go to the prothonotary to file for a Protection from Abuse Order.
(bold print mine) That doesn't sound too reassuring or easy to me - especially around here where our counties are HUGE and a drive to the county seat can take an hour, IF you have access to a car.
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