The Law Offices of Andrew J. Hauser, Ltd.

Orders of Protection

Under Illinois law, actual violence such as an assault or battery does not have to occur in order for you to apply to the Court for an order of protection. Threats, intimidation, harassment, stalking, or interference with personal liberty, in addition to actual physical abuse, are grounds for an Order of Protection. If you have been the victim of any of these, it is essential to have an attorney who can guide you through the steps necessary to successfully acquire the protections afforded to you by the Illinois Domestic Violence Act (750 ILCS 60/101 et seq.) If you have been falsely accused of committing any of these actions, having an experienced attorney who can guide you through the process of convincing the Court to deny that an Order of Protection be entered against you is of paramount importance.

Orders of Protection can also be sought in the context of pending Dissolution of Marriage litigation. Understanding the difference of standards between an application for an Order of Protection under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/101 et seq.) and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act (750 ILCS 60/101 et seq.) is critically important to successfully protecting your rights. Having an attorney who can navigate the differences can mean the difference between success and failure in Order of Protection proceedings.

At The Law Offices of Andrew J. Hauser, Ltd., we have the experience, skills and knowledge to successfully petition the Court on your behalf for an Order of Protection if you are the victim of domestic violence, and we can successfully defend you against spurious accusations, often made in the context of a pending divorce to obtain a strategic litigation advantage.