Many Cook County emergency orders of protection are issued within twenty hours. A full hearing can, and often does, occur shortly after this.
If you are not ready to navigate this hearing, your order of protection might be denied. Or, if you’re on the other side of the coin, the order may be upheld against you, and, in doing so, you may lose access to something important.
Going over the importance of working with an attorney when navigating an order of protection hearing and speaking with a Chicago order of protection lawyer will help you obtain the legal outcome you deserve.
What Is An Emergency Order Of Protection?
Right before we can answer the question clarified above, we have to answer a related question: What is an order of protection? And the answer is as follows: an order that prevents someone from being around/interacting with you.
Just as an example, if someone is stalking you, you can get an order of protection. This order of protection means that if your stalker tries to contact you or be around you, they can be charged with a crime.
An emergency order of protection is a regular order of protection that goes into effect after a brief hearing with no one but the person who is filing the order.
A good example of the above is as follows: if you need to obtain an emergency order of protection due to a stalker, you can have this order granted at a private hearing, where your stalker will not be present.
Why Do You Need To Work With An Attorney?
The exact answer to our question is dependent on your role. If you are filing an emergency order of protection, you need an attorney to walk you through the process. And, if an order was filed against you, you need protection.
Regarding the first point, obtaining an emergency order of protection can be difficult. Defending the order – and ensuring that it is upheld – is very complicated. A good attorney will help you obtain the best possible outcome.
As for the second point, an emergency order of protection will restrict your freedoms. You could lose your job or housing, among other possibilities, if you work/live close to the person who filed the order against you.
To obtain the outcome you deserve, you must work with an attorney. Doing so will help you make a case for yourself and, in turn, navigate the challenges that come from making a case.
Your hearing will come quickly. You don’t have a lot of time to prepare. Or, for that matter, to make a case for yourself. Working with a seasoned and experienced attorney helps you obtain the best possible outcome on short notice.
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