Recent Changes to Orders of Protection and Domestic Violence Statutes | Illinois Domestic Abuse Law

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2 min readMay 3, 2021

Illinois has enacted the Domestic Violence Act to provide recourse for people that have been victims of Domestic Violence or Abuse. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/recent-changes-to-orders-of-protection-and-domestic-violence-statutes

Domestic Abuse can be physical, mental, or emotional abuse that causes harm to an individual. Additionally, the State Legislature has enacted additional protections under the Domestic Violence Act to protect against stalking and harassment.

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In this video we will be discussing Orders of Protection in Illinois and the Changes to the Domestic Violence Statue. We will answer the questions of: What Is an Order of Protection? What is a Restraining Order? What is the Difference Between an Order of Protection and a No Stalking/No Contact Order? What is Required to Establish a Claim for an Order of Protection? How Does One File for an Order of Protection? Do I Need to Bring Anything with Me When I File My Petition For An Order of Protection? How Long Does an Emergency Order of Protection Remain in Effect? What if I am a Victim of Domestic Assault which Resulted in an Arrest? How Long Does an Order of Protection Stay in Effect? What Are the Effects of Having an Order of Protection Entered Against an Abuser? Updates to Domestic Violence Statutes in 2021? ‍

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