In many custody disputes, allegations of abuse against children are thrown around. Sometimes, people use this simply as a means of mudslinging to gain an upper hand in the court’s eyes against the opposing party. However, other times, even the slightest indication of abuse can reveal a Pandora’s Box, leading…
It is no secret that emotions run high during a divorce or custody proceeding. Sometimes parties seek orders of protection from one another to prohibit acts of abuse or harassment from occurring. Imagine this scenario: Chris and his girlfriend Rhianna are having an argument about who will have custody…
Question: Can your prior acts of violence, abuse, or harassment be used against you in an order of protection hearing? Answer: It depends on which side of the litigation you are on. /post Just kidding. An order of protection is a civil remedy in which a person…
In Illinois, courts are authorized to issue orders of protection under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986, 750 ILCS 60/101, et seq. ( “the Act”). The purpose of the Act is to support victims of domestic violence and to help them avoid further abuse. The Act aims to “reduce…