Getting a Restraining order, AKA an Emergency Order of Protection

An Emergency Order of Protection or an emergency restraining order, means that you can go to court and receive a restraining order or an order of protection–today.  To get an emergency order of protection, you must be able to convey to the court why it is an emergency.  Your emergency petition (what you hand the [...]

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Choosing a Chicago Divorce Lawyer

Choosing a Chicago divorce lawyer is a difficult task for many reason, not least of which the divorce is most likely causing anxiety and palpable havoc on your life. Nevertheless, there are a few points to consider when choose a family law, divorce, or child custody lawyer in Chicago, Illinois, or elsewhere. Ask for referrals. [...]

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Cyberstalking in Illinois: Old game, new rules

Unfortunately, there’s nothing new about stalking in Illinois. Stalking can happen during an Illinois divorce, in a dating relationship, or between total strangers. Though before perpetrators had to spend time following victims or conducting surveillance in person, the Web now allows stalkers to terrorize from their computers. Thankfully for Illinois cyberstalking victims are protected by Illinois anti-cyberstalking [...]

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Gov. Quinn Supports Illinois Civil Unions by end of 2010

The Associated press is reporting that Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois could legalize civil unions before the end of 2010. Wikipedia’s post on civil unions compares civil unions to marriage. “Civil unions can often come under other terms such as registered partnership and civil partnership. [C]ivil unions under one name or another have been established [...]

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False Allegations: Powering Emergency Jurisdiction Under the UCCJEA

In many states, a parent is supposed to secure and order from the court allowing the removal of a child from the state he or she has been living in.  For instance, in Illinois, section 609 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) requires such. However, parents who want to remove a [...]

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Children Taken from their Home State: The Right Attorney is Crucial

If your child was taken from the state he or she lived in, without your permission, you are dealing with what’s known as a “removal.” In most states, a parent is supposed to seek a court order allowing a removal. However, unfortunately, this often does not happen. If your child’s other parent has absconded with [...]

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