Practice resources

These resources are written for legal professionals doing legal aid or pro bono work. If you do not have legal training, they may be difficult to understand. Visit resources from the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public. Note: IICLE resources are only available to legal aid employees.

Safety from abuse or assault Resources
After plenary order is in effect
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers what happens after a plenary OP is in effect, like how it can be terminated or modified.
Child welfare law: Neglected, abused, and dependent minors
Explains minors' rights, child protection mediation, pretrial and trial issues, dispositions, and termination of parental rights in Illinois. 2024 edition
IICLE
Department of Justice: human trafficking prosecution
A webpage from the US Department of Justice about human trafficking prosecutions, relevant case law, and resources.
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Employment Discrimination: Practice and Procedure
A lawyer resource for employment discrimination cases in Illinois and federal tribunals.
IICLE
Filing the petition
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers the process of filing the Petition.
Helping clients get an Order of Protection
A lawyer manual about orders of protection, and best strategies to help victims of domestic violence.
Lawyer Manuals
Issues Involving Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency
Gives information about situations involving abuse, neglect, or dependency.
Lawyer Manuals
Orders of Protection - Basics
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers the basics of what is required to get an OP.
Orders of Protection training for Legal Answers volunteers
A brief video training that covers Orders of Protection, including emergency orders, plenary orders, and termination/extension of existing orders. This training is designed for volunteers in ILAO's Legal Answers program, but is suitable for anyone interested in this topic.
Video
Preparing the petition
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers the process of preparing the Petition for an Order of Protection and associated documents.
Relief available for abused, neglected, or dependent children
Gives information about the types of relief available for abused, neglected, or dependent children.
Lawyer Manuals
Remedies
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers the enumerated remedies under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act.
Response by Respondent
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers how a respondent can respond to being served with a Petition.
Return date
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers the return date, which is when a court can issue a Plenary OP.
Service on the Respondent
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers how to serve the respondent, as well as enforcement of the EOP.
Special Topics involving Children Law
Gives information about various different type of topics associated with children law.
Lawyer Manuals