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Domestic abuse can affect your safety, your children, your home and your future. If you are a victim of abuse and need protection or have been served with an order of protection, it is important to understand your rights and what the legal process will entail. Our Evanston domestic abuse lawyers at O’Flaherty Law will work with you to help you take your next step with confidence and care.
In Illinois, domestic abuse includes physical abuse, harassment, intimidation, threats, interference with personal liberty, or willful deprivation of a family or household member. Depending on the facts of the case, a person experiencing abuse may be able to request an order of protection to limit contact, require someone to stay away from a home, address parenting time and other court-ordered protections.
Domestic abuse cases often involve issues of divorce, child custody, child support and criminal defense. Our attorneys take the time to understand your situation, explain your options in plain English, and help you prepare for court when needed. O’Flaherty Law offers the benefits of a larger law firm with the personalized attention clients need when they are faced with stressful and sensitive legal issues.
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Yes. In Illinois, a person may request an order of protection even if they are not filing for divorce. Orders of protection can apply to spouses, former spouses, people who share a child, people who have dated, family members, and certain household members. A divorce case may create additional issues, but it is not required in every domestic abuse matter.
Helpful evidence may include text messages, emails, voicemails, photos, medical records, police reports, witness information, and any prior court orders. You should also be prepared to explain what happened, when it happened, and why protection or court action is needed. An attorney can help you organize your evidence and present it clearly.
Violating an order of protection can lead to serious consequences, including arrest, criminal charges, and additional court penalties. If you believe an order has been violated, you should document what happened and contact law enforcement if there is an immediate safety concern. You may also need to return to court to address the violation.