Domestic Violence Attorney Hinsdale, IL
Our Chicagoland Attorneys Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home, but for millions of Americans, their home is also where they are least protected. Physical harm, emotional abuse, financial manipulation: Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, man or woman, the elderly and the very young. If you, or you and your children, are in a domestic violence situation, you deserve the strongest legal protection available. Our Hinsdale, IL, domestic violence lawyer can help you get an order of protection, file charges against your abuser, and inform you of your rights, including the right to support from a spouse or parent.
At Merel Family Law, we take the rights of domestic violence victims seriously. We help you extricate yourself from the situation, placing protections in place to help you start anew. From filing for divorce to enforcing an existing restraining order, our lawyers are ready to defend you in court and out. Please call us today; don’t wait.
How Our Hinsdale Domestic Violence Lawyer Helps Your Family
When you’re in a domestic abuse situation, you may feel powerless, afraid, and unsure if anyone will help you—or even believe you. We do and are here to ensure you receive the protection you need. Illinois permits victims of domestic violence to file for protective orders, restraining the actions and movements of their abuser so they cannot get close to them or even contact them. You may also be entitled to spousal support or child support if the abuser is removed from the home. We can help you explore these options and your eligibility.
Getting a restraining order can be more difficult than many people realize. Because these legal, court-enforced orders restrain another person’s freedom of movement, a DuPage County judge will require a preponderance of evidence and a solid argument in favor of the order. Our attorneys help you gather the evidence required for your order of protection and craft strong arguments in your favor.
If you are in a truly dangerous situation, we can also petition the court for an ex-parte restraining order, meaning that the court issues the order without first informing the other party. These temporary measures can give you the time and distance you need to find a safer living situation and take more permanent steps to protect yourself and your children.
Our Legal Team Is Dedicated To Your Protection
Moving on from domestic violence is hard; many people carry the emotional scars long after the physical ones fade. After being abused for so long, you may wonder if anyone will believe you or can help you.
Our Hinsdale domestic violence attorney can and does. We have worked to protect people like you for more than 15 years, and as a law firm dedicated to family law and helping victims, we have many tactics we can employ on your behalf. If you need enforcement of an existing order of protection or temporary orders, we can help you there, too, ensuring that the full power of the Illinois courts comes down on the abuser violating the court order. Please contact Merel Family Law today to speak with a compassionate family law attorney.
