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Restraining Orders in Illinois
April 22, 2020
When going through a divorce, at times it may become necessary to request immediate relief from the Court in the form of a Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction. In Illinois, a Petitioner must establish the following five elements …
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Exclusive Possession: I want my husband out!
July 26, 2017
Exclusive possession: I want my husband out There is a rarely used section in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act which gives a trial court authority to remove a spouse from the marital residence during the pendency of …
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For your Protection!
September 12, 2016
Almost everyone marries out of love. You have certain expectations and beliefs in how your wedding is going to play out. However, that isn’t always the case and sometimes you will need to look towards a divorce in Chicago. Even …
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Four Misconceptions Regarding Spousal Abuse
February 5, 2016
Work with a experienced Chicago Divorce Lawyer to leave an abusive relationship behind Despite statistics bordering on epidemic proportions (with up to 10 million victims a year being affected by domestic violence), abuse remains a subject that is widely misunderstood. …
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How do protective orders work in cases of domestic violence?
January 14, 2016
At The Law Offices of Michael P. Doman, we understand that no divorce is ever easy, but it can be especially difficult if you are trying to escape an abusive spouse. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence defines domestic violence …
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Suspected Child Abuse- Modify Chicago Custody Orders
October 16, 2015
You made it through the divorce, but you feel like your troubles have only started. You send your children to your ex for their court ordered parenting time, but you’re disturbed by how they return. Perhaps they are emotionally withdrawn …
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