In Illinois, orders of protection can significantly affect child custody, especially when safety is a concern. When requesting an order, you need to know how they interact with parenting plans and court decisions. If you are in the middle of a custody dispute and an order of protection has been filed, an Arlington Heights, IL order of protection attorney can help you understand how the order may affect your case.
Orders of Protection and Emergency Changes to Parental Responsibilities in Illinois
An order of protection is issued by a court to prevent abuse, harassment, or threats. If the alleged conduct involves a child or occurs in front of a child, the court may decide that the accused parent should not have parenting time or decision-making abilities while the order is in place. Under 750 ILCS 60/214, an Illinois judge has the power to include temporary child custody provisions in an order of protection if the judge believes doing so is in the child’s best interests. This can include giving you temporary sole decision-making authority or suspending parenting time altogether. These changes are meant to be short-term but can influence longer decisions regarding parental responsibilities later.