Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Chicago Domestic Violence Task Force Combats DV in the Windy City
In case you missed the news, Chicago and Cook County leaders have taken a major step toward addressing rising domestic violence throughout the region. According to local news reports, in response to alarming increases in domestic violence homicides and felony domestic charges, officials have formed the Chicago–Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force. This… Read More »
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Find Out How a Chicago Domestic Violence Lawyer Can Help You if You Are Facing Abuse and Violence in Your Marriage
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the Chicago area, an important time to recognize and address the reality of domestic abuse and the support available to survivors. According to a recent report by ABC 7 Chicago detailing the importance of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, “one in three women and one in four… Read More »
Domestic Violence in Chicago Divorce Cases – Learn About the Basics of Domestic Violence Under Illinois Laws and Where to Find a Chicago Domestic Violence Lawyer to Help Protect You
Domestic violence is no joke – that is a universal truth. In Chicago, domestic violence is not only abhorrent, violent, and unacceptable behavior, it is also a crime. Indeed, just because someone is a family or household member does not mean that they can be treated with aggression, violence, and intimidation by other family… Read More »
Rise in Domestic Violence Deaths in Illinois Prompts Chicago Domestic Violence Victims to Ask Where They Can Turn for Protection, Legal Help
Domestic violence is unfortunately a problem that far too many spouses, domestic partners, fiancés, and family members experience in Chicago. A 2024 report highlights just how bad the domestic violence epidemic is in Illinois, and prompts Chicago domestic violence victims to wonder what they can do to leave a frightening, dangerous, and potentially life-threatening… Read More »
Do You Know These “Red Flags” Of Domestic Abuse? Learn About These Important Domestic Violence Warning Signs and Where to Get Legal Help if You are Facing Domestic Violence in Chicago
There is no question that sometimes for a Chicago domestic violence victim, the abuse and control perpetrated by a spouse can seem like it started overnight. Indeed, for many Chicago domestic violence and domestic abuse victims, the frightening and dangerous behaviors of a close loved one can seem like “day and night” from the… Read More »
How Dangerous is Domestic Violence? Find Out the Frightening Statistics Here, and Learn About Where You Can Go for Legal Help if You are Facing Domestic Violence in Chicago
Domestic violence: it is something that is difficult to talk about for many individuals in Chicago, but the conversation about domestic violence and its impacts on Chicago families cannot take a backseat any longer. Indeed, domestic violence has been a topic that has long been suppressed as not being appropriate to talk about, perhaps… Read More »
2025 Mother’s Day Brings New Law to Chicago Domestic Violence Victims – Karina’s Law Now in Effect
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the amazing women who have raised us, cared for us, and who have protected us throughout our lives. For many, the day is a joyous occasion, filled with time spent with family members, and of course, the family’s matriarch. However, for others, Mother’s Day can be a… Read More »
Surviving Son Speaks Out in Light of Passage of” Karina’s Law” – Find Out Where to Turn if You are Experiencing Domestic Violence in Your Marriage in Chicago
In July of 2023, a horrific story involving domestic violence shook the Chicago area. Karina Gonzalez, a Chicago woman and mother, and her daughter, Daniela, were shot and killed by one of their own – Karina’s husband and her daughter’s father, Jose Alvarez. Fast-forward to February, 2025, and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed “Karina’s… Read More »
Chicago Judge Reassigned after Deadly Domestic Violence Incident Takes Woman’s Life – What to Do if You are Facing Domestic Violence in Chicago
A Chicago judge has been transferred following the November, 2024 killing of a woman and the injuring of a police officer in a domestic violence dispute. According to local news reports, Cook County Judge Thomas Nowinski was transferred from the Cook County court’s Domestic Violence Division to the Municipal Division of Cook County Court,… Read More »
Illinois Passes Karina’s Law Aimed at Reducing Gun Violence Towards Domestic Violence Victims
With the new year comes new laws passed by the Illinois state legislature, and Chicago residents may be pleased to hear the news about the passage of Karina’s Law. The bill, which was passed in the Illinois House with an 80-33 vote, and in the Illinois Senate by a 43-10 vote, aims to keep… Read More »