Orders Of Protection

Have You Or Your Children Been Subjected To Domestic Violence?

If you or your loved ones are experiencing domestic violence or abuse, you’re not alone. Domestic violence affects millions of Americans of all ages and from all walks of life. The CDC estimates that 41% of women and 26% of men experience physical or sexual violence at the hands of an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime.

Confronting domestic violence in your home and regaining control of your life may seem overwhelming and frightening at first. You may fear retaliation from your abuser, financial vulnerability if you leave your partner, or a lack of emotional support from family or friends. The good news is that real help is available. If you’re ready to take a stand for your safety, future, and legal rights, you have powerful allies at Strategic Divorce™ who can help.

Strategic Divorce™: Your Committed Order of Protection Lawyers

The lawyers of Strategic Divorce™ have decades of combined experience protecting clients like you from domestic violence and abuse. We understand the toll that abuse can take on you and your family. You didn’t deserve the treatment you’ve suffered, and you don’t have to face this new chapter alone.

We’ll provide help and guidance today that can enhance your future security. By petitioning the court for an order of protection on your behalf, we can help reduce the likelihood of future violence, secure your home, and let your abuser know that they may not legally contact you. We can also connect you with community resources for additional practical, mental health, and emotional support.

What Is An Order of Protection, And How Do You Get One?

An order of protection is a legal remedy provided under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act that, once issued, legally prohibits your abuser from interacting with you by any means. Orders of protection can be granted on a temporary and emergency basis until a “plenary” or evidentiary hearing can be held. During that plenary hearing, you could be given protection for up to two years.

To qualify for an order of protection, you (the “petitioner”) must prove that abuse has already occurred, the threat of future abuse is likely and that your abuser (the “respondent”) is a current or former spouse, current or former dating partner, family member, co-habitant or co-parent.

Your petition for an order of protection can be created and filed online. It can also be filed in the courthouse of the county where you reside, your abuser resides, or where the abuse took place. If you’re in imminent danger, you will receive an immediate hearing where a judge may issue an emergency order of protection. If that occurs, your abuser will be served the petition and order that details what they are prohibited from doing.

An evidentiary or “plenary” hearing follows within 21 days of filing, during which both parties present evidence. If your order is granted, your remedies can include:

• Exclusive possession of your residence
• Requiring your abuser to undergo counseling and rehabilitation
• “Stay-away” orders in which your abuser is forbidden to visit specified locations, such as your school or workplace
• Temporary care and custody of children granted to you with limited or no visitation for the respondent
• And more . . .

Michone J. Riewer™ And The Strategic Divorce™ Team Will Win You The Protection You Deserve

You could file a petition for an order of protection on your own, but there’s so much at stake. An order of protection lawyer can best guide you through the process, minimizing stress, guiding legal success, and promoting your future safety.

The attorneys of Strategic Divorce™ stand ready to help you with:

• Determining which order of protection is appropriate for your situation
• Gathering and admissible evidence of your abuse and presenting it in court
• Drafting a legally sound and persuasive petition
• Representing you at hearings, and if there are any violations of the protective order
• Protecting the safety of your children by ensuring the proper custody or visitation provisions are made

Make A Call To Put Domestic Violence Behind You

Your search for “order of protection lawyer near me” has brought you to a respected divorce law office that truly cares. If you need guidance and support to purge domestic violence from your life, call Strategic Divorce™ at (847) 234-4445 today or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation at our Lake Bluff, Illinois offices.

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