Orland Park, IL Domestic Violence Attorneys

Respected Family Law Attorneys Helping Black Families Address Domestic Violence in Orland Park, Illinois

It is a tragic reality that domestic violence is a problem that continues to plague many families across Northern Illinois and throughout the country. Domestic abuse does not discriminate; it affects women, men, adults, and children of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and socioeconomic classes. Anyone can become a victim of abuse, and anyone is capable of this type of behavior.

At The Foray Hurst Firm, we know how serious domestic violence concerns can be, and we are committed to helping you protect your well-being and that of your children. We know how Black families may be affected by these issues, including the biases that they may face when dealing with these issues through the legal system. We work to protect the safety of family members who have experienced abuse or who are at risk of harm due to domestic violence. We can also make sure the family law issues that may be addressed during these cases will be handled correctly.

Attorneys Helping to Protect Families

Domestic abuse may involve far more than acts of physical violence and the infliction of injuries. According to Illinois law, domestic violence may also include harassment, intimidation, and interference with the personal liberties of a victim. For these actions to be considered domestic violence, they must be perpetrated by a family or household member, which may include:

• Blood relatives
• Current or former romantic partners or spouses
• Current or former roommates or housemates
• Anyone with whom the victim has a child
• Caregivers for people with disabilities

Because of the complex relationships in Black families, there may be more opportunities for domestic violence. Multiple generations of a family may live in the same home, and children or other family members may experience abuse at the hands of parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, or others who live in their home. Domestic violence may also occur between unmarried couples who live together or who previously had a relationship or between couples who share a child.

If you have been the victim of domestic violence, the team at The Foray Hurst Firm can help you seek safety. We will work with you to determine what public and private resources for abuse victims may be available, and we can help you obtain an order of protection for yourself and your children. You are not alone, and we will be at your side every step of the way.

Domestic Violence and Family Law Concerns

Allegations and evidence of domestic violence can have a direct impact on the outcome of proceedings for child custody and parenting time. If a current spouse, an unmarried partner, or a former partner has a history of domestic violence, we can make sure this issue will be addressed when establishing shared parenting arrangements. Our goal is to put the proper measures in place that will keep a person and their children safe.

To provide the necessary protections, a parenting plan may place conditions on a parent. The parenting time they spend with their children may be supervised to ensure that the children will be safe from harm. To limit contact between parents in situations where abuse has been a factor, arrangements may be made to exchange children in public locations or through third parties. While a parenting plan can encourage positive parent/child relationships, it can also include terms that will ensure that the safety and well-being of children will be protected at all times.

In addition to working with victims of domestic violence, the team at The Foray Hurst Firm also represents people who have been falsely accused of domestic abuse. When these types of false allegations occur, an innocent parent may be unfairly denied access to their children. An order of protection may limit a parent's ability to return to their home, spend time with their children, or communicate with their family members. We work to protect against unfair and unnecessary restrictions, and we help our clients put measures in place that will protect their parental rights.

Contact Our Orland Park, IL Domestic Violence Attorneys

At The Foray Hurst Firm, we help Black families and other clients address concerns related to domestic violence. Whether you need to take steps to ensure that you and your children are protected against abuse or you need to respond to allegations that you have committed violence against your family members, we can provide the legal representation you need. Contact our Orland Park domestic abuse lawyers today at 312-702-1293 to set up a confidential consultation.