Abuse is a sensitive and serious topic, and in this article, our Wheaton 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 under Illinois laws, and this article will help you understand these definitions.
Read the full article by our Wheaton domestic abuse attorneys discussing domestic abuse in Wheaton.