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
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in an effort to raise awareness and support victims of domestic abuse. Illinois Domestic Abuse
Domestic Abuse Orders of Protection Rise
During the Covid 19 shutdown, calls to police and domestic abuse hotlines have exploded across the country. With abusers home 24/7, many victims of
Reasons for Divorce: Infidelity, Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
According to a recent study, the most common “final straw” reasons for divorce include infidelity, substance abuse and domestic violence. In fact,
Court’s Skepticism Over Domestic Violence is Risky Business
A nationwide study has emerged indicating that courts are excessively skeptical of abuse claims made by women in contested custody cases, which could