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Address Confidentiality for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking Victims

posted on 11/13/22

Often, in the pursuit of personal safety and the safety of loved ones, victims of various forms of abuse and exploitation will seek out new addresses. In order to maintain safety, it is important to keep new addresses secret to avoid retaliation from abusers or to escape stalkers. Refusing to personally disclose your new address is an important step, it can be necessary to have accurate addresses on file for public records of various civil agencies. Fortunately, in the state...

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Defending a Stalking No Contact Order

posted on 11/13/22

Any type of restraining order on your criminal record severely limits your freedom in the state of Illinois. You will be barred from possessing a FOID card, your custody cases can be severely impacted, and employers may choose other candidates solely based on this one factor. Further, violating a restraining order has serious consequences, and committing a violation may not be as difficult as you may believe. Protections put into place through a restraining order can vary according to the...

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Obtaining a Stalking No Contact Order

posted on 11/4/22

Being stalked is an extremely scary situation. Our sense of mental health and our feelings of safety depends on feeling like our private spaces are in fact genuinely private. In the course of daily life, it is likely that all of us have run into someone who seems to lack respect for this privacy for whatever reason. People who engage in unwanted communication can cause us to feel annoyed, angry, or unsafe. Often, individuals who are willing to disrespect your...

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Various Lengths and Terms of Stalking No Contact and Orders of Protection

posted on 11/4/22

We know that petitioners require different kinds of protection depending on their circumstances. Additionally, we know that those issuing a restraining order will want to understand what the terms of their order are, how long it will last, and what the legal burden is. There are various different types of restraining orders, and these different types and conditions can indicate different lengths and terms. It is important to know the differences between the lengths of Plenary Orders of Protection, Stalking...

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Defending Against an Order of Protection

posted on 10/31/22

Having an order of protection (OP) taken out against you can have wide-ranging consequences that affect your firearm rights, child custody outcomes, and employment opportunities. Having a judge decide against you in an order of protection case can deeply damage your reputation and standing as a citizen. Once you have an order of protection taken out against you, it is difficult and in many cases impossible to strike it out from your record. Defending against the order of protection and...

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Obtaining an Order of Protection or Stalking No Contact Order for an Elderly Person

posted on 10/31/22

Unfortunately, despite the popular admonition to “pick on something your own size,” bullies, abusers, and stalkers do not often target people who they feel can fight back. An abuser’s behavior is predatory, which is why they will often go after older adults, children, or women who they consider too weak to fight back. If you have an elderly family member who is being harassed by another member of your household or by another relative, you can assist them in acquiring...

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Obtaining an Order of Protection

posted on 10/23/22

Do you find yourself in the uncomfortable situation of questioning your safety around someone in your immediate circle? Whether you are being harassed by a relative, a spouse, a romantic partner of any kind, or even a roommate, Illinois has legal options in place to protect you from harm. We all attempt to use our best judgment to make sure that we remain in safe situations in our relationships and family lives. Still, various factors can lead to our safety...

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Who and What Can Be Protected With a Stalking No Contact Order?

posted on 10/23/22

Are you a loved one being harassed or followed by a person who does not belong to your family or who does not reside in your household? We have talked before about who is protected by an Order of Protection, but what if you have need of a restraining order for a stranger, friend, or mere acquaintance? Maybe someone you know has taken a fancy to you, and despite your repeated refusal to date them, they just will not leave...

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Violations of a Stalking No Contact Order

posted on 10/14/22

If you have had a Stalking No Contact Order taken out on you, you should be aware that the state of Illinois treats stalking as a serious offense. Despite what you may think about the weight of a stalking offense or about whether your actions constitute stalking, you need to contact a lawyer immediately. If you believe you may be at risk of having a restraining order petitioned against you and you are attempting to look up information about what...

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Who and What Can Be Protected With an Order of Protection?

posted on 10/14/22

Home is an important concept for all of us. Home is where we go to rejuvenate, recharge, and relax in preparation for the many trials and tribulations we face in our everyday lives. Some of us put enormous effort into furnishing our homes and making our living space cozy and warm. Often, we seek out cohabitation with a spouse or other loved ones. It is important that we feel protected, safe, and secure in our home arrangements. However, sometimes our...

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Orders of Protection and Child Custody

posted on 10/7/22

Parenthood is one of the most awe-inspiring opportunities any living person can undertake in our time on this Earth. From the moment that we first hold our baby in our arms, a bond is formed that can be difficult to explain and which is like no other connection. Even thinking about having physical proximity to our children compromised can evoke a feeling of intense pain and sorrow. Cases that put the custody of your child in question are understandably difficult,...

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Orders of Protection During Divorce

posted on 10/7/22

Finding the right person is not at all easy. Sometimes the attraction is not there, sometimes the personalities are not compatible, and sometimes there just is not the right chemistry. Finding your “soulmate” is no easy task. Most of the time, the things that sour a budding relationship are innocuous and harmless. Even down the line, plenty of people drift apart or discover incompatibilities where there was once harmony. Often, rifts can grow in relationships from quirks that were once...

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The Importance of Having an Attorney in Order of Protection and Stalking No Contact Cases

posted on 9/30/22

If you are seeking out an Order of Protection or a Stalking No Contact order, you may be overwhelmed already. Feeling threatened and fearful for your safety or the safety of a dependent loved one is not always conducive to the kind of clear-headed presentation of evidence and the testimony that you will have to make for yourself or a loved one. Even if you are initially seeking an emergency order of protection, you will likely eventually seek out a...

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Obtaining an Order of Protection (OP) or Stalking No Contact (SNC) for Disabled Persons

posted on 9/30/22

It is an absolute travesty when a disabled or high-risk person finds themselves at threat of harm or abuse. Disabled people are people just like anyone else, and all people deserve to live in safety and comfort. If you are disabled and need to seek out a restraining order of any kind, there are several options for you if you feel that you may not be able to utilize the usual avenues. If you are a person who has witnessed...

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Different Terms and Burdens for Emergency vs Plenary Orders of Protection

posted on 9/25/22

Whether you have found yourself as the offending party in a restraining order case or you are a victim seeking out a restraining order, you should know the different term lengths of emergency orders and plenary orders of protection and their differing burdens. It is important that you understand the differences so that, if you are a victim, you can start the legal process most appropriate for you. If you are the respondent in a restraining order case, you should...

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