Narcissistic personality traits and behaviors are common in high-conflict divorces. Cases involving a spouse with these characteristics—whether
Modifying Illinois Orders of Protection
Often times, a court will grant orders of protection based on one party's testimony, without giving the accused party a chance to give their side of
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2024
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence and its impact on individuals, families
Plenary Orders of Protection in Illinois
Typically victims of domestic violence apply and are granted an Emergency Orders of Protection (aka restraining order) when emotional or physical
Obtaining Orders of Protection | Domestic Violence Lawyer
An Order of Protection (also known as a restraining order) is a document issued by a court and signed by a judge to help protect a victim of domestic
Raising Awareness and Recognizing Victims of Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize victims and raise awareness about domestic violence across the nation. Domestic
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, helping to raise awareness about the physical, emotional and sexual abuse of children and child neglect. Every
Falsely Accused of Child Abuse in a Divorce
When couples divorce, sometimes a parent may falsely accuse the other parent of abuse to influence the outcome of a child custody matter. Being
Recording Spouse’s Harassing Phone Calls
When going through a divorce, it may be tempting to record conversations with an estranged spouse in hopes of exposing violent outbursts, threats, or