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

An Order of Protection attempts 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 in Illinois, so this article helps clarify what is considered a family member and what is considered abuse under Illinois Law. ‍

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

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Our Winnebago County 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 Winnebago County courts.

Read the full article by our Winnebago County Order of Protection attorneys explaining Illinois Order of Protection laws.

In this article, our Winnebago County domestic abuse attorneys discuss Emergency Orders of Protection and explain how they're filed in Winnebago County 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 Winnebago County Order of Protection attorneys explaining Emergency Orders of Protection.

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