A Protection from Abuse (PFA) order in Pennsylvania is a court order that provides relief to victims of domestic violence. PFA orders can provide various protections depending on what each situation requires. For example, the court can order the abuse to stop and evict the abuser from the home. A PFA order can also order that the abuser must stay a certain distance away from the victims, force the abuser to relinquish any firearms, provide financial compensation, and more. An order can protect you for up to three years, with the possibility that it may be extended.