Motion For Personal Appearance

Summary

To file a motion for mandatory personal appearance in a child support case in Cook County, Illinois, prepare a Motion for Mandatory Personal Appearance highlighting abusive emails and financial neglect. Emphasize the judges comments on the respondents financial capabilities and inconsistencies. Always consult a legal professional for personalized advice.

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I want to file
Hi Alisa, I understand you want to file something. Could you please provide more details about what exactly you want to file and where you are located? This information will help me provide you with more accurate advice.
if I were wanting to file something in Chicago Illinois cook county for the judge to order the respondent to attend in person hearings meaning to make it mandatory that he attend in person despite having an attorney in a child support case As there has been disturbing abusive emails and financial deprivation of the children in this case and he should answer for himself why
Hi Alisa, you might consider filing a Motion for Personal Appearance. Here are some steps:
*. Prepare a Motion: State your reasons, include evidence of emails and financial deprivation.
*. File at the Cook County Courthouse: Provide copies to all parties.
*. Attend the hearing: Judge will decide on the motion.
Always consult with a legal professional. This is just general guidance.
So how should I title my motion
The motion can be titled as "Motion for Mandatory Personal Appearance". However, consider consulting with a legal professional to ensure your motion is properly prepared and titled according to legal standards in Cook County, Illinois.
And what would I say that it be mandatory he attend in person despite having an attorney
In your motion, you can request the court to make it mandatory for the respondent to attend the hearing in person due to the severity of allegations (abusive emails, financial deprivation) and the need for him to answer directly. Always consult a legal professional for personalized advice.
The emails I presented to the judge the judge did tell the respondents attorney dea
Hi Alisa, could you please clarify what the judge told the respondent's attorney about the emails? This information could be important in preparing your motion.
At the emails were nasty and how is the respondent able to pay for his girlfriends sons college tuitions but unable to pay for his own children’s college expenses
In your motion, highlight:
*. The judge's comments on the "nasty" emails.
*. The respondent's financial inconsistency - paying for his girlfriend's son's college tuition but not his children's.
*. This shows a disregard for his children's welfare, which necessitates his personal appearance.
Remember, legal advice should always be sought.
The judge also stated the respondent is able meaning he has money for groceries bills mortgage girlfriend sons college expenses but doesn’t have money for these children
In your motion, emphasize:
*. The judge's acknowledgement of the respondent's ability to pay for personal and other non-essential expenses but not for his children.
*. This further underscores the need for his personal appearance.
Remember, a legal professional should always be consulted.
So what is the best way to phrase that in my motion
You can phrase it as: "Given the Court's previous acknowledgment of the Respondent's ability to fund personal and non-essential expenses, yet failing to provide for his children, it's crucial that the Respondent be required to personally attend. This will address the ongoing disregard for his children's welfare." Always consult a legal professional.