Abuse is a sensitive and serious topic. In this article, our Downers Grove domestic abuse attorneys explain how abuse is defined by law for the purpose of an Order of Protection.

An Order of Protection is created to protect the petitioner or another party from abuse from a family or household member. The terms "abuse" and "family or household member" are widely interpreted under Illinois law, and this article helps in understanding what is considered a family member and what is considered abuse. ‍

Read the full article by our Rockford domestic abuse attorneys discussing domestic abuse protection in Illinois.

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Our Downers Grove domestic abuse attorneys understand that you need safety and peace of mind in your domestic violence case. In this article, we discuss different types of Orders of Protection that could be available to you. We explain what an Order of Protection is, how it's administered by Illinois courts, and what protections it offers. We also explain the other types of orders that can be entered (emergency and plenary), the differences between them, and how they're obtained through Downers Grove courts.

Read the full article by our Downers Grove Order of Protection attorneys explaining Illinois Order of Protection laws.

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In this article, our Downers Grove domestic abuse attorneys discuss Emergency Orders of Protection and explain how they're filed in Downers Grove courts. We also inform you on who can file Emergency Orders of Protection, how they're administered, and what information is necessary to have when filing.

‍Read the full article by our Downers Grove Order of Protection attorneys explaining Emergency Orders of Protection.

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