by Gwendolyn Sterk | Aug 21, 2026 | Domestic Violence, Education, Orders of Protection, Other Legal Matters
Abuse does not always end when a relationship does because sometimes it may move online. A person may leave the home, block a phone number, and change their passwords, only to find out they are still being tracked through an app or vehicle. An ex may create new...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jan 16, 2026 | All Posts, Domestic Violence
Illinois Law Expands Domestic Violence Protections for Employees Beginning January 1, 2026, Illinois employees will have legal protection if they use a work-issued phone, computer, or other device to document domestic violence or another violent crime committed...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Sep 18, 2025 | Domestic Violence, Family
If you’re dealing with domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, or sexual assault and you’re renting, I want you to know something important: there’s help. Really solid help. Illinois has your back through something called the Safe Homes Act, a...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | May 15, 2025 | Domestic Violence, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Orders of Protection, Other Legal Matters
Karina’s Law: New Provisions to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence in Illinois Effective May 11, 2025, Illinois’ Karina’s Law is in force as a new piece of legislation aimed at strengthening protections for survivors of domestic violence. Named in honor of Karina...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jan 28, 2025 | All Posts, Domestic Violence, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Orders of Protection
Courts issue restraining orders as legal protections to prevent one party from causing harm , engaging in harassment, or interfering with another’s rights. Unlike orders of protection—which address personal safety in domestic settings—restraining orders can involve a...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Feb 19, 2024 | All Posts, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Orders of Protection, Other Legal Matters
Domestic violence affects millions of people around the world. It can happen in any relationship and to people of all ages, genders, and socio-economic backgrounds. Physical violence is by far the most common form of domestic violence, but it is not the only form....
