Domestic Violence Attorney Chicago, IL
Legal Advocacy To Protect You In Domestic Abuse Situations
Domestic violence affects millions of Americans each year. Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse: man or woman, child or senior. Taking steps to remove yourself from the abusive situation feels overwhelming and scary. In fact, the risk of deadly violence increases when the abused person tries to speak up or leave the abuser. You do not deserve to be abused, and you are not to blame. But you do need serious legal protection from our Chicago, IL, domestic violence attorney.
If you’re reading this right now and wondering how our law firm can help you, you have already taken an empowering first step in ending the abuse and moving forward to a safer, brighter future for you and those who depend on you. At Merel Family Law, we support victims like you and advocate for your rights and protection. You have more rights than you may realize, including having the abuser removed from your home and forbidden to contact you. We can help you get the protection you need and advise you of your legal options. Please contact us today. Your conversation with our lawyers is secure and confidential.
How Our Chicago Domestic Violence Attorney Helps You
Domestic violence lawyers protect the physical, emotional, and psychological safety of people who are being abused, threatened, and stalked by members of their family or household. Domestic abuse takes many forms, including financial abuse and restricting access to marital funds. We help you understand your rights, which can include having a court order an abusive spouse to give you your fair share of marital funds.
Our attorneys can also petition the court for an order of protection that can remove the abuser from your home, keep them a certain distance away from you, and prevent them from contacting you, including online contact and cyber-harassment.
You have certain rights to property, money, and child support. We investigate your situation and advise you of your legal rights and options. We can also help you find safe shelter and temporary support while your case is pending.
Protecting Your Safety When You’re Unsafe At Home
The state of Illinois takes allegations of domestic violence seriously. Family law judges have many options for protecting victims from further abuse. Our Chicago domestic violence attorney represents you in court, petitioning for the strongest protections under the law. We know what kind of evidence and strong arguments are necessary in order to secure the right protection for you. We make the argument for you and shield you from your abuser in court appearances.
Compliance with court orders, such as restraining orders and orders to provide financial support, is mandatory. Suppose your abuser fails to comply with the orders, including contacting you when they are forbidden to, stalking you online, or failing to pay child or spousal support as ordered. In that case, our firm takes action to avoid the order being enforced, which can include putting the abuser in jail.
Do you need help getting out of a domestic violence situation? You deserve to be safe and protected, and our Chicago domestic violence attorney can help. Please contact Merel Family Law today for a consultation.
