Orders
of Protection
Orders of protection are orders issued by the court to protect one family member or household member from the actions of another member. They are governed by the Illinois Domestic Violence Act.
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Orders of protection are orders issued by the court to protect one family member or household member from the actions of another member. They are governed by the Illinois Domestic Violence Act.
Get A Free ConsultationOrders of protection are orders issued by the court to protect one family member or household member from the actions of another member. They are governed by the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. The main difference between the orders of protection and other types of restraining orders, is that orders of protection are specifically targeting domestic abuse and have more severe penalties and swift enforcement.
Who Can File for an Order of Protection
- Someone who has been “abused” (which may include physical or mental abuse) by a family member or member of his or her household, including stepparents, stepchildren, stepsiblings, etc.;
- Someone filing on behalf of a minor child or an adult who is unable to file the petition because of age, health, disability, or inaccessibility and who has been abused by a family member or member of his or her household; or
- Someone filing on behalf of a “high-risk” adult with disabilities who has been abused, neglected, or exploited by a family member or member of his or her household.
Filing for an order of protection is an often-confusing process, which is exacerbated by the tragic circumstances which necessitated it in the first place. Let Mackavich Family Law guide you through the process, by determining the type of the order of protection best suited to the situation, correctly filling out the petition, conducting a hearing, and managing every other aspect of the process. Call us at 773-213-8967 or fill out our on-line form for a free consultation.
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