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1. Disabilities Guidebook: Protection from Domestic Violence
   Describes the Domestic Violence Act in Illinois as it applies to high-risk adults with disabilities and links to statutes
   Author: David Wolowitz, Prairie State Legal Services; Updated by Danielle Ruffatto, Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
   Updated: 03/06/2013
2. CLAIM and CLC Default and Agreed Divorce Training
   Video training on getting a divorce.
   Presenter(s): Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers (CLAIM)
   Updated: 01/24/2013
3. Micah Legal Aid Clinic - Volunteer Training
   Micah Legal Aid is a legal clinic located in Logan Square where volunteer attorneys provide free legal advice and referrals to low-income clients in family, unemployment, consumer, and other areas of law.
   Presenter(s): Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services - General Operating Office
   Updated: 11/21/2012
4. Attorney Checklists and Client Fact Sheets
   Attorney checklists and client fact sheets in various areas of law from the Illinois Attorney Desk Reference Manual
   Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
   Updated: 09/28/2012
5. Trying Your Juvenile Court Case For Appeal and Beyond and Recent Appellate Victories for Parents
   Information on how to prepare, file, and present a successful appeal on behalf of parents who have been accused of abusing or neglecting their children, as well as recent appellate victories for parents.
   Presenter(s): Family Defense Center
   Updated: 08/23/2012
6. PILI Educational Seminar-Legal Issues in Domestic Violence
   This is a discussion of the legal issues that survivors of violence and legal aid practitioners must consider before deciding which remedy to seek. The panel focuses on orders of protection, divorce, child custody and immigration issues.
   Presenter(s): Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)
   Updated: 07/26/2012
7. Advanced Guardian ad litem Issues in Adult Disabled Guardianship Cases
   This webcast discusses the different ways a guardian ad litem can be appointed and lays out strategies to deal with a variety of challenges the guardian may encounter.
   Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
   Updated: 07/03/2012
8. Civil Unions: Important Estate Planning Considerations
   Information for Illinois civil union partners to consider regarding estate planning, including: income taxes, inheritance laws, and healthcare decisions.
   Presenter(s): Center on Halsted Legal Program
   Updated: 06/21/2012
9. Adoption
   Find out information to assist you in making sure your adoption case keeps moving along smoothly and efficiently. Also, this webcast provides updates and changes in the practice in Cook County.
   Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
   Updated: 06/11/2012
10. Caring for Children When a Parent is Arrested: A Guide to Legal Options & Resources
    A guide to guardianship, child custody, and foster care as it applies to children whose parent is in jail.
    Author: Gail T. Smith, Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers (CLAIM)
    Updated: 05/23/2012
11. Simple Divorce Training for Attorney Volunteers
    Describes how to handle a simple divorce case.
    Presenter(s): Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services
    Updated: 05/02/2012
12. Circuit Court of Cook County Domestic Violence Division and Domestic Violence Legal Clinic Pro Bono Order of Protection Program
    [Text Only Version]
    Answers common question and shows the steps for advocates to get an Emergency Order of Protection and Plenary Order of Protection.
    Author: Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
    Updated: 04/02/2012
13. Cook County Domestic Violence Order of Protection Packet
    A packet that includes forms for everything that needs to be filed for an order of protection.
    Author: Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
    Updated: 03/30/2012
14. Civil Unions & Dissolutions: From Love to Civil Union to Divorce
    Information about the mechanics of a civil union, its legal meaning, recognition of civil unions and dissolution of civil unions is presented in this webcast.
    Presenter(s): Center on Halsted Legal Program
    Updated: 03/01/2012
15. Sample Plenary Order of Protection
    A sample Plenary Order of Protection is provided.
    Author: Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
    Updated: 02/06/2012
16. Sample Emergency Order of Protection
    A sample Emergency Order of Protection is provided.
    Author: Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
    Updated: 02/06/2012
17. Sample Disposition Order
    A sample Disposition Order for an Emergency Order of Protection is provided.
    Author: Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
    Updated: 02/06/2012
18. Sample Petition for Order of Protection
    A Petition for Order of Protection to use as a sample.
    Author: Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
    Updated: 02/06/2012
19. Adoption Packet - Cook County
    HotDoc interview to create: Adoption Petition, RCLSP, Affidavit for publication, Consent, Background Check (CANTS), Certificate of Adoption and related orders
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation & Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 12/29/2011
20. Sample Affidavit
    Use this sample to create an affidavit in support of your client's petition for an order of protection.
    Author: Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
    Updated: 12/28/2011
21. Pro Bono Project Intake Sheet
    Initial intake sheet to fill out with your client.
    Author: Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
    Updated: 12/28/2011
22. Order of Protection Interview Questions
    The following questions are helpful when preparing a Petition for Order of Protection and the accompanying affidavit.
    Author: Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
    Updated: 12/28/2011
23. Model Script for Emergency Order of Protection
    Script to help you prepare for your client's emergency order of protection hearing.
    Author: Domestic Violence Clinic
    Updated: 12/28/2011
24. Default Questions for Plenary Order of Protection
    Sample of questions to ask your client for a default Plenary Order of Protection hearing.
    Author: Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
    Updated: 12/28/2011
25. Model Script for Plenary Order of Protection
    Use this script to prepare for your client's Plenary Order of Protection Hearing.
    Author: Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
    Updated: 12/28/2011

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