How Domestic Violence Impacts a Divorce
Domestic violence causes serious harm, danger, and trauma to spouses and children in families. Many spouses getting a divorce because of domestic violence they suffered wonder how it will impact the divorce case. Because Illinois is now a no-fault divorce state, a spouse cannot file for a divorce on the grounds of domestic violence. However, domestic violence may still impact certain aspects of the divorce proceedings. Domestic Violence in Illinois Law Illinois’ legal definition of domestic violence is abuse enacted against a family member or person living in the same home. An act of abuse includes: Physical abuse Intimidation Deliberate