Understanding the consequences of violating an order of protection can be overwhelming, particularly in a city as big as Chicago. If you're in this situation, you might be asking yourself: "Will I go to jail?" This [...]
When you're grappling with a situation involving an order of protection, a flurry of questions will naturally arise. One pressing concern, especially if you're a parent, might be whether you can still see your kids. This [...]
Facing an Order of Protection in Illinois can be an overwhelming situation. Often linked with domestic battery allegations, an OOP could impose restrictions on your life that you've never considered before. To effectively navigate the process, [...]
If you violate an order of protection in Illinois, you may be arrested and charged with a Class A misdemeanor. If you're convicted, you face up to a year in jail and fines of up to [...]
In Illinois, an order of protection (sometimes called a restraining order) is a legal order issued by a judge that prohibits one person from contacting or coming near another person. A restraining order can be used [...]
Orders of protection are orders that prevent people from doing certain things, and in some cases, require them to do other things. An order of protection may bar you from going to your home, seeing your [...]
If someone has obtained an order of protection against you – commonly called a restraining order or a protective order – it can last for several years. During that time, you’ll be prohibited from doing certain [...]
If someone takes out an order of protection against you, you’re not allowed to go near that person until the order expires (or a judge revokes it). An order of protection can also prevent you from [...]
If you’re like many people in Illinois, you know that having an order of protection against you can make life difficult – and it may prevent you from doing some things that you need to do. [...]
If you're like many people, you've never had an order of protection issued against you - so when it happens, you're surprised, confused, and not quite sure what to do. What are you supposed to do [...]
