Facing An Order Of Protection In Illinois? You Need A Dedicated Attorney On Your Side.
Alleged victims of domestic violence often obtain orders of protection, which impose strict limitations on the accused. Orders of protection can prohibit you from entering a home and having contact with the alleged victim – even if you also live there. They can even prohibit you from having contact with your own children. Many other restrictions are possible, depending on the circumstances.
Orders of protection are civil law matters that must be handled through an administrative process. Violating an order of protection, however, is a criminal matter. Our attorneys at Cohen, Donahue & Morales, can protect your rights in the administrative and criminal processes, working to limit the impact this matter has on your life and your ability to do as you please. From offices in Elgin and Palatine, we serve clients throughout Cook County, Kane County and surrounding areas of northern Illinois.
Understanding Important Differences Between Similar Court Orders
It is easy to confuse an order of protection with a stalking/no contact order, but they are not the same. It’s important to understand their uses and differences. An order of protection is usually issued in cases of alleged domestic violence. It would apply in incidents between spouses, former spouses, family members, or individuals who share a child. This order can require you to stay away from the protected person, their home, and other designated places, and may include provisions about child custody and support.
A stalking/no contact order applies when someone alleges that you are stalking or harassing them. There does not need to be a family/romantic relationship between the alleged perpetrator and victim. It could be a neighbor, a coworker or a stranger you regularly pass in your daily life. This order mandates that you cease all forms of contact, including physical proximity, phone calls and electronic communications.
Our attorneys can help you understand and protect your rights when facing either one of these orders.
We Stand Up For You – Reach Out Today
If you need help defending against an order of protection or a stalking/no contact order in northern Illinois, our attorneys are here for you. To arrange your free initial consultation, please contact our law offices online or by telephone at 847-780-2688. Se habla español.