Every order of protection is accompanied by a hearing. This hearing may occur later, after the order has been granted. Or, if you are lucky, it can occur before the...
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An order of protection in Illinois can significantly impact one’s life. This is true for both the petitioner and the respondent. Usually, an order of protection comes by way of...
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You can use an order of protection to prevent someone from being around you, contacting you, and/or interacting with you in any manner. In the event that someone has filed...
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In the United States, citizens are granted the right to possess firearms under the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Among some Americans, the power and freedom that firearms represent,...
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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...
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In order for someone to obtain an order of protection in Illinois against you, they must claim that you are harming them in some manner. Someone can claim that you...
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You have the right to seek an order of protection if your safety is being threatened. You also have the right to contest an order of protection in Illinois if...
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In Illinois, you can obtain an order of protection if you’re unsafe or find yourself defending against one, even when the claims are false. Whether you’re seeking protection or facing...
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Legal matters involving orders of protection aren’t just procedural—they’re deeply personal. Whether you’re seeking protection or defending yourself against an unfair accusation, the consequences can define your future. That’s why...
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If you need an order of protection in Illinois, you have three choices available to you. Out of all the orders of protection available to you, a plenary order of...
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If you are subject to an order of protection, your life can, and almost certainly will, change as a result. These changes are rarely for the better. Going over the importance...
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The DCFS investigates claims of child abuse and neglect. Going over what might happen if you say the wrong thing to the DCFS and speaking with a Schaumburg orders of...
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An Order of Protection is a legal action that is issued by a court and signed off on by a judge when a victim of harassment or abuse is seeking...
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A domestic battery case is very complex. By going over the complexities of a domestic battery case and speaking with a Chicago criminal defense attorney, you can protect yourself from...
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Domestic battery is when someone causes physical harm to a family member or household member. Or alternatively, make physical contact with a family member or household member that is insulting/provoking....
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