Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Domestic Violence Information

My ex-girlfriend and I have a 14 yr old child together. She married a man that came from another state. I am concerned because I was told by another family member that her new stepdad cannot have visitation with his son, who is one year older than my child unless it is supervised. I was then told that he had a history of domestic violence when he was married to his ex-wife. I live in Indiana and he lived in Illinois. Can I get copies of part police reports or incidence reports or past restraining orders if he has any from the county where he use to live in Illinois ? Can I also get a copy of the paperwork stating he has supervised visitation ? Or could an attorney get that information for me?


Asked on 4/20/07, 11:18 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

Re: Domestic Violence Information

Time is of an issue here since your child's safety is of concern. Get an attorney to help you. No sense in taking chances.

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Answered on 4/20/07, 6:15 pm
Samuel Hasler Samuel Hasler

Re: Domestic Violence Information

If it is public records, then you - as a member of the public - can get access to the records.

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Answered on 4/20/07, 12:12 pm


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