Abuse is a sensitive and serious topic. In this article, our McHenry County domestic abuse attorneys explain how abuse is defined by law and 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 of abuse and that of a family or household member are widely interpreted by McHenry County laws, and this article helps in understanding what is considered a family member and what is considered abuse.