Court Date Confusion Explained

Summary

If a child support case is taken off call due to non-appearance, it may be due to a clerical error or lack of notice. You can file a motion for clarification to address this. If a judge restricts filings, it may be due to perceived abuse of court resources. To challenge this, request a hearing to explain the relevance of your motions, especially if they pertain to significant financial transactions affecting the case. Consult with an attorney for guidance on navigating these legal processes.

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Thank you for the information. Here are some general points regarding child support cases in Illinois:
- Courts typically notify parties of scheduled dates.
- If neither party appears, the case can be taken off call or dismissed.
- You may file a motion to reinstate the case, explaining the lack of notice.
For more specific guidance, consider contacting the Cook County Circuit Court.

Cook County Circuit Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.cookcountycourt.org

Would you like more information on how to file a motion to reinstate?
No, you're not understanding me. now that paper that says it was taken off call because we were not in court on November *. * Doesn't make sense because? on December * and December * minute. attorney filed motions with the court and nothing was said by the judge or anything so it doesn't make sense. who took it off call and why did we have a court date November * * when on October * * my first attorney was granted leave to withdraw I was given 21 days from October * * to hire a no attorney which did hire a new attorney on November * * So I don't understand who said the court for November * *. Neither did my new attorney know about it. Neither did the respondent, and neither did I.
I understand your frustration. To clarify further:
- Did you or your attorney receive any court order or notice after hiring the new attorney on November *, *?
- Have you contacted the Cook County Circuit Court clerk to inquire about the scheduling and removal of your case?
This information can help pinpoint what might have happened.
Neither did my attorney or I or the respondent read. anything
Thank you for clarifying. Given the situation:
- It seems there may have been a communication error or clerical mistake.
- You may want to visit or contact the Cook County Circuit Court for detailed records of your case.
Would you like guidance on how to check your court records or file a motion for clarification?
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To check your court records or file a motion for clarification in Cook County Circuit Court:
- Visit the Clerk's Office at the Cook County Circuit Court.
- Request access to your case file and review the docket for any notices or orders.
- If discrepancies are found, file a motion to clarify or correct the record.

Cook County Circuit Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.cookcountycourt.org
I was at the clerk's office on December thirty-one. *. twenty-four and asked for the court file. She did not know why. it was taken off call on November *. *. She seen the October 14th when my first attorney was granted to leave. She's seen the December * and December *. * when my second new attorney filed motions. but nothing in between so it does not make sense.
It sounds like there might have been a clerical error or miscommunication. To address this, you can:
- File a motion for clarification or correction of the record.
- Request a hearing to explain the situation and review your case details with the judge.
Would you like more detailed steps on how to file a motion for clarification in Cook County Circuit Court?
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To file a motion for clarification in Cook County Circuit Court:
- Draft a motion explaining the unclear court date and the lack of notice.
- Include case details, the sequence of events, and any supporting documents.
- File the motion with the Clerk's Office and request a hearing date.
- Serve the motion to the respondent.

Cook County Circuit Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.cookcountycourt.org
But what would I say in that motion. What would I need that ****
To draft a motion for clarification, you should:
- State your case details (case number, parties involved).
- Explain the sequence of events (attorney withdrawal, hiring new attorney, court dates).
- Highlight the lack of notice for the November *, * date.
- Request clarification on why the case was taken off call.
Would you like more specific phrasing or assistance with any of these sections?
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Sure, here is a basic outline and phrasing to help you draft your motion for clarification:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
[Date]
Cook County Circuit Court
[Clerk's Office Address]
Chicago, IL
Re: [Your Case Number]
[Names of Parties Involved]
**Motion for Clarification**
**Introduction:**
I, [Your Name], am the petitioner in the above-referenced case. I respectfully request clarification regarding the court's actions on November *, *.
**Sequence of Events:**
*. On October *, *, my first attorney was granted leave to withdraw from this case.
*. I was given 21 days from October *, *, to hire a new attorney or represent myself.
*. I hired my new attorney on November *, *.
*. Neither I nor my new attorney received any notice of a court date set for November *, *.
*. On November *, *, the case was taken off call due to non-appearance.
*. Subsequently, on December * and
Can you tell me what this is, as I can see that this was filed on December 19th? *. NOM MTS 21_D_051242
Sure, "NOM MTS 21_D_051242" likely refers to a "Notice of Motion" (NOM) and "Motion to Strike" (MTS) for the case with the number 21_D_051242. This document indicates that a motion was filed on December *, *, related to striking or removing a part of the case proceedings.
Would you like more information on how to respond to this motion?
But this judge recently. told me that I cannot file anything with the court without the courts permission or her permission or request anymore discovery, which is odd to me, but what is your opinion on that?
I'm sorry you're experiencing this. In Illinois, a judge can impose restrictions on filing if there has been abuse of the court process. Here are some general points:
- The judge may suspect frivolous filings or abuse of court resources.
- You can request clarification on these restrictions from the judge.
- Consult with your attorney to understand and address this issue.
Would you like more information on how to request a clarification from the judge?
No, I filed. a motion to order the respondent. to provide his girlfriend's records for a reason. that his bank statements show that $*,* has been transferred to the girlfriend. Plus, a cashier's check made out to the girlfriend from the respondent for $*,*. So the girlfriend's bank records are relevant in this case because of the respondents transactions. And it is a child support case.
I understand your situation. In Illinois, to obtain the girlfriend's bank records, you may need to:
- File a motion for discovery, specifying the relevance of the records.
- Show the court how these transactions impact the child support case.
- Ensure the motion complies with prior court restrictions.
Would you like more detailed steps on filing a motion for discovery?
A judge restricted me from filing any more motions or discovery because of that motion, which does not make sense to me when they are relevant in this case.
I understand your concern. Here are some steps to address the restriction:
- **Request a Hearing:** File a motion requesting a hearing to clarify the restriction.
- **Present Your Case:** At the hearing, explain the relevance of the records and why the restriction should be reconsidered.
- **Consult Your Attorney:** Get legal advice to ensure compliance and strengthen your argument.
Would you like more detailed steps on how to file this specific motion?