(Divorce) Response to Motion to Reconsider: should I file a Motion to STRIKE or file a RESPONSE to their motion to reconsider?

Can't strike a motion, read IRMO Wolf. But it's not the title of the papers that determine whether it's a pleading or motion, it's what it's...

I would be stunned that if you/other party can pay for a 604(b), 604.5, and 215(a) (And most likely either a child rep or GAL) that you're pro se....

Subpoena requests

What's the purpose of the subpoana? You're post doesn't indicate why you need his cellphone records. Relevancy is a key factor the court looks...

You are not entitled, generally, to an attorney unless it's indirect CRIMINAL contempt. Your description sounds like CIVIL contempt. A great...

If Motion to withdraw granted for other party how long do they have to find a new attorney and how much longer can this take

21 days is the norm absent court order just to file an appearance - so usually we'll set a status date, which is a "date to set date" whether an...

Order of protection

Agree w/ Gary. Will add just a couple things; if the divorce judgment was granted in Cook and you're seeking an OP or NS order, you file at...

Your bank will only have about 7 years on record, so if you don't have it, you don't have it. Rule 201 was amended to allow the court greater...

My family court judge gave me and insult of visitation. Wht do i do now? I feel the judge is against me now.

Often times pro se people don't remember EVERYTHING that happened in court, only the parts where their feelings were hurt. One time I told a...

Do attorneys get awarded fees against opposing counsel if they lost and the prevailing party is bankrupt?

Under the parentage act, it's section 750 ILCS 45/17, which incorporates section 508(a) of the IMDMA. It's an evidentiary hearing, and they are...

Cannot afford to pay my attorney's fees in custody case?

Horrible position to be in. I'm sorry. You will be stunned how attorney's don't read the 4-5 cases on "reasonable" and "neccessary" attorney...