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Domestic abuse is more than just hitting someone. Under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, abuse can include physical abuse, harassment, intimidation of a dependent person, interference with personal liberty and willful deprivation. Illinois law can apply to spouses, former spouses, relatives, people who live or used to live together, people who share a child, and people who are or were in a dating relationship. The first important step is to find out whether your circumstances are covered by the law to help you decide what action might be available:
A protective order can afford a wide range of relief depending on the circumstances. The court can stop any further abuse and can deal with issues of access to a shared home, contact between the parties, children, personal property and more. Illinois law allows for emergency, interim, and plenary orders of protection, which are available in different situations and at different stages of a case. Because these cases can move quickly and have serious consequences, clear guidance can help you prepare for hearings and know what the court may consider.
Domestic abuse proceedings can affect your family relationships, parenting issues, housing and other areas of your life for a long time. If you are seeking to obtain protection or responding to allegations of domestic abuse, O’Flaherty Law can help you understand the process and present your case to the court. Our Bloomington lawyers take time to learn the facts behind each case, explain your options in plain language and work toward a practical solution while protecting your legal rights.
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Perhaps. Illinois law does not require that a person seeking an order of protection have lived with the other party. Family or household members may include current or former spouses, people who have a child together, or people who are or were dating or engaged to be married. Whether an order of protection is appropriate depends on the facts of the alleged abuse and the relationship of the parties.
Yes, under some circumstances. Illinois courts have the power to grant exclusive possession of a residence as one of the remedies available thru an order of protection, where the legal requirements are satisfied. Also courts may consider the hardship to each party and other factors in determining whether this type of relief is appropriate.
Violating an order of protection is serious business. Depending on what happened, law enforcement may get involved and the person accused of violating the order may face criminal or other legal consequences. Illinois law also requires law enforcement officers to take reasonable steps to prevent further abuse when they have reason to believe domestic abuse has occurred. If you think that an order has been violated, or accused of having violated an order, it is important to understand what the order requires and to act quickly.