Orland Park Orders of Protection Lawyer

Trusted Lawyer Helping Victims Secure Orders of Protection in Orland Park, IL

When you think about domestic violence, you probably envision movies or news headlines; you do not believe it would ever happen to you. Unfortunately, domestic violence affects over 12 million people every year in the U.S. Along with physical injuries, victims may also suffer from emotional and psychological trauma.

If you or your children are suffering from domestic violence, a legal Order of Protection may stop the abuse. Contact the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. immediately if you believe you are in danger so we can help you determine what steps to take to receive the protection you need. There is no need to live in fear or let harm come to your children. Attorney J. Francis Barker will be by your side, providing the compassionate support and effective legal guidance you need.

Domestic Violence Cases

Domestic violence can come in many forms from various people. Most people think that domestic violence only occurs between married couples, but Illinois law also recognizes violence or abuse that can occur in other types of relationships. The offenders might be:

• Current or ex-spouses
• Current or former dating partners
• Parents, siblings, or children
• Unmarried co-parents
• Caregivers
• Roommates or others who share a residence

To get an Order of Protection, you do not necessarily have to be the victim of the abuse. You have a duty to protect your minor children, and these Orders can help you fulfill that duty. When you call us for your free consultation, we will discuss the facts of your situation and help you decide on the best course of action.

Common Kinds of Domestic Abuse

You may need an Order of Protection to keep yourself and your children safe from various types of abuse, whether during a contentious divorce or in another situation. Typical forms of domestic violence include:

• Hitting, shoving, pinching, and biting
• Threatening to commit a violent act
• Emotional abuse that may include belittling, withholding intimacy, sharp criticism, manipulation, and forced isolation
• Forcing and keeping you out of your shared home
• Withholding food, medications, and needed assistance
• Sexual assault
• Harassment and stalking
• Financial abuse

There are, unfortunately, several other ways that someone can attempt to control, hurt, or intimidate you or your children. All forms of domestic violence can affect your employment, self-esteem, physical health, mental state, and overall outlook on life. Your children can also suffer indirectly if they see you being abused.

Your attacker may have made you doubt your worth, but you do not have to accept being a domestic violence victim. The Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. can help you stand up for yourself by assisting you with an Order of Protection.

Orders of Protection Terms

Your situation is unique, and the protections you may need are also directly related to your circumstances. An Order of Protection may:

• Forbid the offender from threatening or committing violence
• Restrict the offender from coming to your workplace, your home, and your children's schools
• Require the offender to enroll in treatment or counseling programs
• Give you temporary full custody of your minor children
• Prevent the abuser from seeing you or your children if they are intoxicated or using drugs
• Require the abuser to relinquish firearms to local law enforcement officers
• Compel the abuser to provide financial support
• Give you exclusive possession of your shared residence, prohibiting the abuser from remaining in your home

There are multiple different protections that a judge may order in Illinois. If the offender violates these orders, there are stiff penalties that may include jail time.

Contact Our Orland Park, IL Domestic Violence Order of Protection Attorney

Family law matters are rarely easy to resolve, and they can become especially complicated in situations involving domestic violence. At the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., we will put your safety first and work diligently to protect you and your children from harm. Contact us now at 708-321-1223 to speak with our family law attorney. We serve families in Cook, DuPage, and Will Counties from our Orland Park office.