https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/for-legal-professionals/practice-resources/517596/517711
Date: 01/10/2024
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Practice resources
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Abuse, neglect, human trafficking Resources
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers what happens after a plenary OP is in effect, like how it can be terminated or modified.
Explains minors' rights, child protection mediation, pretrial and trial issues, dispositions, and termination of parental rights in Illinois. 2021 edition
IICLE
A webpage from the US Department of Justice about human trafficking prosecutions, relevant case law, and resources.
Link
Toolkit to help with safety and stability for children and families during DCFS investigations related to domestic violence.
Link
This comprehensive guide to practice and procedure in employment discrimination cases in state and federal tribunals also includes editable forms. 2022 Edition.
IICLE
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers the process of filing the Petition.
A lawyer manual about orders of protection, and best strategies to help victims of domestic violence.
Lawyer Manuals
Legal housing defenses to help victims of domestic and sexual violence escape abusive and dangerous situations.
Text article
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers the basics of what is required to get an OP.
A brief video training that covers Orders of Protection, including emergency orders, plenary orders, and termination/extension of existing orders.
Video
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers the process of preparing the Petition for an Order of Protection and associated documents.
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers the enumerated remedies under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act.
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers how a respondent can respond to being served with a Petition.
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers the return date, which is when a court can issue a Plenary OP.
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers how to serve the respondent, as well as enforcement of the EOP.
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers the hearing on the Emergency Order of Protection.
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