Practice resources

These resources are written for legal professionals doing legal aid or pro bono work. If you do not have legal training, they may be difficult to understand. Visit resources from the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public.

Child and elder abuse Resources
Advising Elderly Clients and Their Families
Essential resource for attorneys who advise elder clients, covering issues ranging from taxes, death, and real estate to healthcare, guardianship, and adoption. Includes editable forms. 2023 edition
IICLE
Children's law and Illinois Parentage Act
Gives information about Children's law and the Illinois Parentage Act.
Lawyer Manuals
Domestic Violence and DCFS toolkit - advocates
Toolkit to help with safety and stability for children and families during DCFS investigations related to domestic violence.
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Family Law: Child-Related Issues in Dissolution Actions
Manual on child-related issues in family law, including actions under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, the Parentage Act of 2015, and the Hague Convention. 2022 Edition
IICLE
Illinois Parentage Act of 2015
Gives information about the Illinois Parentage Act, and the parent-child relationship.
Lawyer Manuals
Issues Involving Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency
Gives information about situations involving abuse, neglect, or dependency.
Lawyer Manuals
Orders of Protection training for Legal Answers volunteers
A brief video training that covers Orders of Protection, including emergency orders, plenary orders, and termination/extension of existing orders.
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Relief available for Abused, Neglected, or Dependent Children
Gives information about the types of relief available for abused, neglected, or dependent children.
Lawyer Manuals