Monthly Archives: June 2018

I’VE BEEN FALSELY ACCUSED OF ABUSE UNDER THE ILLINOIS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT. WHAT CAN I DO?

You’ve just been served with notice that your former domestic partner or spouse is seeking an order of protection against you. You believe the charges against you are false and merely designed to harass you. What can you do? If … Continue reading

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WHAT IS “ABUSE” UNDER THE ILLINOIS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT?

You’ve just been served notice that your former partner or spouse is seeking an order of protection against you. They are claiming that you abused them. How is abuse defined, and what are your options? Under the Illinois Domestic Violence … Continue reading

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CAN THE POLICE USE EVERYTHING I TOLD THEM AGAINST ME?

When the police came after you, you said some foolish things that you wish you could take back. Is there a way? The answer may turn on when you were legally under arrest. Generally, you are under arrest if a … Continue reading

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