In this video, our Champaign order of protection attorneys explain the difference between a restraining order and an order of protection.  "Restraining order" is a broad term used to cover court orders requiring someone to do or not do something.  An order of protection is a type of restraining order that is intended to prevent abuse at the hands of a family member or household member. This article by our Elmhurst order of protection lawyers covers how to file for an order of protection and the various remedies that are available if an order of protection is granted.

This video by our Champaign order of protection attorneys covers the various steps you should take to file a petition for an order of protection. There are many documents and even some filing fees that must be filed and served properly upon the defendant. This article will explain the process for you in detail. 

In this article, our Champaign order of protection attorneys will discuss what constitutes “abuse” for the purposes of Illinois Orders of Protection.  Orders of Protection are court orders intended to protect the petitioner or some other protected party from future abuse by family or household members. Unless the petitioner for an Order of Protection is filing on behalf of a neglected high-risk adult, the petitioner must demonstrate that either the petitioner or the minor on behalf of whom the petitioner is filing has been “abused” by the respondent.  “Abuse” is defined by the Illinois Domestic Violence Act as:

• Physical abuse;
• Harassment;
• Interference with personal liberty;
• Intimidation of a dependent; or
• Willful deprivation.

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