Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

summons for domestic violence

A petitioner has been granted a temporary order of protection against me. I have not been charged with a crime. Ahearing is set at which time I can respond to the petioners side of the story. At this hearing, can I be charged with a crime and/ or be forced to comply with any additional judge orders ,not pertaining to the order of protection, weather the order of protection is upheld or not?


Asked on 11/26/06, 10:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: summons for domestic violence

Hello. The petitioner is bringing a civil order

of protection against you. This is not a criminal proceeding. Yes, you will be obligated

to follow the court's orders which pertain to the

order of protection. You definitely should be

represented by a lawyer. Do not take this matter

lightly. Will be happy to answer any additional

questions that you may have.

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Answered on 11/27/06, 8:43 pm


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