Preventing Tragedy: The Intersection of Karina’s Law and Family Law

Preventing Tragedy: The Intersection of Karina's Law and Family Law 

Live Webcast
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
2:00 – 5:20 p.m.
3.0 hours MCLE credit

In June 2023, Karina Gonzalez reported to police that her estranged husband had threatened to kill her, which led to her being granted an Order of Protection that automatically revoked her husband’s FOID card. But that alone did not remove the guns from her husband’s possession and on July 3, Jose Alvarez shot and killed his wife and 15-year-old daughter. The legislation that followed – and was subsequently referred to as Karina’s Law – requires the confiscation of guns from people who have had their FOID cards revoked due to an Order of Protection against them. Karina’s Law was signed by Governor Pritzker on February 10, 2025 and became effective in May 2025. Don’t miss this in-depth look at how Karina’s Law is designed to prevent unnecessary tragedy, how the new law intersects with the family law practice, and how it strengthens existing laws by clarifying who is responsible for removing firearms once an Order of Protection is granted. Family law attorneys, criminal justice lawyers, and general practitioners with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will learn: how Karina’s Law grants law enforcement the authority to execute search warrants to seize firearms from alleged abusers; how this new law supports the existing protections offered by a traditional Order of Protection; how to correctly implement Karina’s Law to ensure that the individuals they represent are protected from potential tragedy; and the case law and pleading options to be aware of. Register here.