Month: August 2017
When do I need an Order of Protection?
What is an Order of Protection? An Order of Protection is a court order which restricts someone who has abused a family or household member. An Order of Protection may: prohibit an abuser from continuing threats and abuse; order an abuser out of a shared home or...
Uncontested Divorce
What is an uncontested divorce? An uncontested divorce is one in which both parties are in agreement with each and every request in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is the initial filing with the Court that commences...
What is Domestic Violence?
What is Domestic Violence? Any person who commits an act of abuse against another family member or household member has broken Illinois domestic violence law. How are family or household members defined? Under Illinois law, family or household members are defined as:...
Mediation in Divorce: What Issues Must be Mediated?
Mediation in Divorce and Family Cases In most Illinois counties, if the parents cannot agree on the issues of parental responsibilities or decision making, custody, or parenting time (or other non-financial issues), the Court will Order the parties to attend mediation...