domestic and family

 Domestic violence is a crime. 

Any person who hits, chokes, kicks, threatens, harasses, or interferes with the personal liberty of another family or household member has broken Illinois Domestic Violence law . Under Illinois law family or household members are defined as  

• family members related by blood;
• people who are married or used to be married;
• people who share or used to share a home, apartment, or other common dwelling;
• people who have or allegedly have child in common or a blood relationship through a child in common;
• people who are dating or engaged or used to date, including same sex couples; and
• people with disabilities and their personal assistants. 

                             *  http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/women/idva.html 

 Illinois Legal Aid Online has numerous resources available on their website for review including divorce, custody, visitation, guardianship and child support/care.
 

• Getting an Order of Protection for Domestic Violence 
• Civil No Contact Order Request 
• Stalking No Contact Order Request 
• Legal Rights of Survivors of Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence 
• Housing Protection for Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims (Brochure) 

                      *  https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/family-safety
 

Other resources:
 

• The Women’s Center, Inc. 
• Sexual Assault and Family Emergencies (SAFE) 
• Children’s Home + Aid (CHASI)