The state of Illinois is very clear: mutual orders of protection are illegal. You cannot be granted a mutual order of protection, and filing one is a complete waste of time/money.
Going over the facts that underlie mutual orders of protection in Illinois and speaking with a Chicago order of protection attorney will help you obtain the legal outcome you deserve.
What Is An Order Of Protection?
“A legal order that prevents you from contacting, interacting with, and being around a particular individual.” That is the definition of an order of protection.
If someone files an order of protection against you, and it is granted, you will not be able to contact this person. Nor will you be able to spend time around them or interact with them.
The above can lead to serious consequences. This is because, if you work with the person who filed that order, live with them, or raise kids with them – among other possibilities – you may need to leave your job and move out.
Contacting, interacting with, or being around an individual who has an order of protection against you will lead to criminal charges.
What Are Mutual Orders Of Protection?
The phrase “mutual orders of protection” describes a situation in which two people file a mutual order of protection against one another.
Just as an example, if you file a mutual order of protection against your partner, and they file one against you, then you would both be unable to contact, interact with, or be around one another.
To obtain an order of protection, you have to have been harassed or abused by the individual named in that order. A mutual order of protection is when you and the other person both claim to have been the victim of harassment/abuse.
The state of Illinois prohibits mutual orders of protection. This means that you cannot have an order of protection against a particular individual while they have a mutual order of protection against you.
There are many reasons for the above. Among all the reasons, one of the most notable is that mutual orders of protection can lead to extremely unpleasant results for the individuals named within the order and their children.
A good example of this is as follows: if two people have an order of protection filed against them, their children may not receive the care they need, due to the parents being unable to spend any time together.
On top of that, mutual orders of protection can make divorce difficult. This is because the court could grant inappropriate rights – custody, for example – to someone who was abusive, due to the order against them.
What Should You Do?
You should work with an attorney who can help you. Doing so will help you obtain the order of protection you are entitled to in a manner that allows you to remain safe, secure, and protected.
If you need an order of protection, you need to file one quickly. And, if one has already been filed against you, we can help you get that order of protection thrown out.
You have a future that is worth defending. We, at Glasgow & Olsson, are ready to help you create the future you deserve.
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