Category Archives: Domestic Violence
The Safe Homes Act: What Is It and How Does It Help Protect Victims of Domestic Violence in Chicago?
There is no question that victims of domestic violence in Chicago often face difficult and urgent decisions about their safety, including whether they can remain in their homes without fear of further harm. Illinois lawmakers addressed some of these concerns through the Safe Homes Act, a law designed to give tenants who are victims… Read More »
Illinois Lawmakers Make Efforts to Address Rising DV Deaths
Domestic violence remains a serious and growing concern across Illinois, including in Chicago. Indeed, recent news reports show a 140 percent increase in domestic violence-related deaths since 2022, prompting Illinois lawmakers to propose new legislation aimed at strengthening protections for victims and increasing accountability for abusers. State senators have introduced multiple bills designed to… Read More »
Chicago Domestic Violence Task Force Meets for First Time
Chicago and Cook County leaders recently announced the first meeting of a newly formed domestic violence task force, responding to alarming data showing a sharp rise in domestic related shootings and homicides. According to a CBS News Chicago investigation, domestic violence accounted for 26% of all violent crime in the city in 2025. That… Read More »
As Overall Crime Drops, DV Surges in Chicago
While overall crime rates in Chicago have declined in recent years, domestic violence has moved in the opposite direction. A tragic incident at the start of 2025 brought renewed attention to this crisis when a woman was killed in her home following an argument with her longtime partner. The case shocked the city and… Read More »
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 »