An Order of Protection can significantly impact your life even before a final hearing occurs. Protective orders may require you to leave your home, restrict contact with family members, affect parenting time, prohibit firearm possession, and influence related criminal or family court proceedings.

Although an Order of Protection is a civil proceeding, violations may result in separate criminal charges carrying additional penalties.

These cases frequently depend upon witness testimony, text messages, emails, social media communications, photographs, medical records, and the credibility of the parties involved.

Whether you are seeking an Order of Protection or defending against one, an experienced attorney can present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, challenge unsupported allegations, and advocate for the outcome that best protects your rights and interests.

SOURCE(S): 750 ILCS 60/101 et seq.