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The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls. Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails. An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.
Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs. Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible. It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.
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Domestic abuse cases are very personal and require special handling. Whether you are seeking protection from abuse or defending yourself against false accusations, the process can be tough. At O’Flaherty Law, our Wheaton domestic abuse lawyers will walk you through every step, to make sure your rights are protected, and your voice is heard.
Domestic abuse goes beyond physical violence and can be emotional, verbal or financial. Illinois law defines domestic violence as any behavior directed towards a household or family member. Common types of abuse include:
Victims of abuse have legal options to protect themselves, including filing for an order of protection to stop the abuse.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, legal options can provide safety and relief. At O’Flaherty Law, our Wheaton domestic abuse lawyers can help you get the protection you need. Some of the options include:
Acting fast means victims are protected and have the support they need to move on.
False accusations of domestic abuse can have severe consequences, personal and professional. If you are accused of domestic abuse, you need strong legal representation. Our Wheaton domestic abuse lawyers can help you by:
False allegations can be devastating, and early legal intervention is essential to protecting your reputation and rights.
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Abuse is a sensitive and serious topic, and in this article, our Wheaton domestic abuse attorneys explain how abuse is defined by law and the purpose of an order of protection.
An Order of Protection is created to protect the petitioner or another party from abuse from a family or household member. The terms of "abuse" and that of a "family or household member" are widely interpreted under Illinois laws, and this article will help you understand these definitions.
Read the full article by our Wheaton domestic abuse attorneys discussing domestic abuse in Wheaton.
Our Wheaton domestic abuse attorneys discuss different types of orders of protection in this companion article.
We explain what an Order of Protection is, how it's administered to the courts, and what protections it offers. We also explain the types of orders that can be entered including emergency and plenary orders and the differences between them and how they're obtained through Wheaton and DuPage County courts.
Our Wheaton domestic abuse attorneys discuss Emergency Orders of Protection in this article, explaining how they're filed in Wheaton courts, who can file Emergency Orders of Protection, how they're administered, and what information is necessary to file an Emergency Order of Proctection.