The Pennsylvania Petition for Protection From Abuse with instructions is a form to help victims of domestic violence seek legal protection from their abuser. This petition is available for free from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PC ADV) website. There are two types of Pennsylvania Petitions for Protection From Abuse with instructions, one for individuals and one for families. For Individuals: 1. Download and read the Petition for Protection From Abuse With Instructions form from the PC ADV website. 2. Complete the form with your information, including your name, address, and contact information. 3. List the facts of the abuse in detail in the Complaint section of the form. 4. Have the form notarized as required and submit it to the court in the county where the abuse occurred. 5. Bring a valid photo identification and the filing fee to the courthouse. 6. The court will then grant a temporary Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order that is valid for up to 10 days. For Families: 1. Download and read the Petition for Protection From Abuse With Instructions form from the PC ADV website. 2. Complete the form with the information of all family members who are victims of abuse, including names, addresses, and contact information. 3. List the facts of the abuse in detail in the Complaint section of the form. 4. Have the form notarized as required and submit it to the court in the county where the abuse occurred. 5. Bring a valid photo identification and the filing fee to the courthouse. 6. The court will then grant a temporary Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order that is valid for up to 10 days.