Q: Will i be granted a PFA?
My best friend left her abusive fiance, and he mostly believes her leaving is my fault. He has already done things to try and cause turmoil in my life since she left him a few days ago and I'm terrified he's going to take it further.
A: A PFA can be filed by those who are family or household members as well as spouse and former spouses, parents and children, current or former sexual or intimate partners, or other persons related by blood or marriage. If your relationship with this person does not fall into one of those categories, unfortunately you are not eligible for a PFA. You should document the abusive behavior as best you can and contact your local police department or district attorney's office so that appropriate criminal charges can be pursued.
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