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To obtain motions filed by the respondents attorney, request copies from the court clerk or review the case file. To strike frivolous motions, file a Motion to Strike with evidence supporting your claim. If the attorneys conduct seems unethical, consider filing a complaint with the Illinois ARDC, citing relevant rules like Rule 3.1, Rule 3.3, Rule 8.4, and Rule 137. Document all instances of misconduct and provide detailed descriptions in your complaint.

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I meant, how do I get all the? motions or filings from the respondents attorney? dismissed thrown out stricken. as they were all frivolous and Representing the respondent.

To get the respondent's attorney's motions dismissed, thrown out, or stricken, you can:
- File a motion to strike, dismiss, or for sanctions based on the frivolous nature of the filings.
- Provide evidence supporting your claim that the motions are frivolous.
- Attend the hearing and present your arguments to the judge.
Do you need guidance on how to draft such a motion?

So say I wanna file emotion. to strike * of their motions that have previously been filed before. the withdrawal of the attorney. How do I do that?

To file a motion to strike the * previous motions filed by the respondent's attorney in Cook County, Illinois, you can:
- Draft a "Motion to Strike" specifying the reasons for striking each motion.
- Provide evidence or legal basis for why each motion should be considered frivolous or improper.
- File the motion with the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk.
- Schedule a hearing and present your arguments to the judge.
Would you like guidance on how to draft the motion?

Now, if I wanna withdraw my own filings or responses to their motions that I am trying to strike, because the respondent now has no attorney, how do I do that?

To withdraw your own filings or responses to their motions in Cook County, Illinois, you can:
- Draft a "Motion to Withdraw" specifying the filings or responses you wish to withdraw.
- File the motion with the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk.
- Attend the scheduled hearing and inform the judge of your intent to withdraw.
Would you like guidance on how to draft the "Motion to Withdraw"?

So in the motion to strike their filings, I would list. each motion in a row say for mine that I wish to withdraw.

Yes, in your "Motion to Strike," you should list each of the respondent's motions you wish to strike. Separately, for withdrawing your own filings, draft a "Motion to Withdraw" listing each filing or response you want to withdraw.
Would you like assistance drafting either of these motions?

Now I have some different questions concerning the respondent attorney. Because, in my opinion, it was odd behavior, unethical. For example, she would repeatedly file for the list motions then. she repeatedly filed motions. to withdraw from representing the respondent. What's the judge repeatedly denied because her Client. does not comply with Court orders until the judge finally granted the attorney promotion to motion to withdraw. But right before she again filed a motion. to dismiss my retroactive child support. She wanted to withdraw because the respondent was not paying her after she was after she was granted withdrawal from the judge. She filed in the same child support case. A motion against the respondent who was her client to collect almost $*. But yet the client was not paying her and she continued to file for frivolous motion.

It seems you have concerns about the respondent's attorney's conduct and want to address potentially unethical behavior.
To address unethical behavior by an attorney, you can:
- File a complaint with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).
- Provide detailed evidence of the alleged unethical conduct.
- Attend any required hearings or investigations related to your complaint.
Would you like guidance on how to file a complaint with the ARDC?

No, I'm trying to figure out if this is normal. How do I believe it is not? Because I've never heard of such actions or witness or experience. or experienced any actions such as this So let's pretend that I'm the respondent. and have an attorney. but I'm not paying my attorney. because I'm falsely claiming that I don't have any money. because I also don't wanna pay child support or retroactive or cover educational expenses. And my attorney starts filing repeatedly. Motions to withdraw from representing me. But the judge denies them. But then she continues to file for village motions in my favor, even though she's not getting paid for it. And continues filing. motions to withdraw

It sounds like you are describing a situation where an attorney is facing challenges with a non-paying client yet continues to file motions. This can be unusual. To better understand:
- Are you seeking to know if this behavior is ethical or common?
- Or are you looking for steps to take in such a case?
Let me know so I can provide the right information.

Yes.

If you are seeking to know if this behavior is ethical or common, it generally depends on the circumstances. However, repeatedly filing motions to withdraw and continuing to file motions for a non-paying client can be unusual. To address potential ethical concerns, you can:
- File a complaint with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).
- Provide detailed evidence of the attorney's conduct.
Would you like assistance on how to file a complaint with the ARDC?

Here. Let me give you an example. So, right before she was granted. her motion to withdraw She filed for the 5th time. I believe a motion to withdraw from representing the respondent. I'll along with a motion to dismiss. my retroactive child support payment motion. Now from my understanding, she kept filing the motions to withdraw. because the respondent was not paying her But yet what every motion to withdraw from representing him. She continued to file. two or more frivolous motions on his behalf. Plus, she filed. a motion in the same. child support case between the respondent and me. requesting that the judge order to respond and who was her client to$*. So she filed these three motions together.

It sounds like you are dealing with a complex situation involving multiple motions and potential unethical behavior by the respondent's attorney. Here are some general steps you can take:
- **To address potentially unethical behavior:**
- File a complaint with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).
- Provide detailed evidence of the attorney's conduct.
- **To dismiss frivolous motions:**
- File a "Motion to Strike" specifying the reasons for striking each motion.
- Provide evidence supporting your claim that the motions are frivolous.
- Attend the hearing and present your arguments to the judge.
Would you like further guidance on any specific step?

I just want a straightforward answer. Is it ethical? Unethical, normal, unnormal, unusual, to file a. fifth motion to withdraw. a motion to collect *. dollars from the respondent. Her own client. and a motion to dismiss my retroactive motion. Right before she was granted her. motion to withdraw.

It is generally unusual and may raise ethical concerns for an attorney to:
- File a fifth motion to withdraw.
- File a motion to collect $* from their own client while still representing them.
- File a motion to dismiss your retroactive motion right before being granted the withdrawal.
Consider filing a complaint with the Illinois ARDC if you believe the conduct is unethical.

So if I were to submit a complaint against the attorney, how would I describe that situation?

To describe the situation in your complaint to the Illinois ARDC, you can mention the following points:
- The attorney filed five motions to withdraw due to non-payment.
- The attorney continued to file frivolous motions on behalf of the respondent.
- The attorney filed a motion to collect $* from their own client.
- The attorney filed a motion to dismiss your retroactive child support motion right before being granted withdrawal.
Would you like guidance on how to submit the complaint?

So she filed those three motions on November 14th. 20TWENTY-FOUR. Our zoom. was held with the judge on November *. *. While we were on zoo, the attorney for the respondent mentioned her. fifth motion to withdraw from representing the client The respondent She also mentioned her motion to collect $* from the respondent. But stayed quiet about the motion she filed to dismiss my retroactive until I mentioned it to the judge. I find that extremely unethical, in my opinion, and her motion to dismiss my retroactive was also 22 days. after she was given two chances prior. to respond, which both deadlines were missed. Now, why would an attorney continue filing motions on behalf of her client when she is trying to withdraw at the same time and file? and filing motions to collect $* from her client, who has not been paid It does not add up.

It sounds like you are dealing with a challenging situation. To address your concerns:
- **Unusual Behavior:** It is generally unusual and potentially unethical for an attorney to continue filing motions while seeking to withdraw due to non-payment.
- **Filing a Complaint:** Consider filing a complaint with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) for further investigation.
Would you like guidance on how to submit the complaint to the ARDC?

I wanna know how to describe the. attorney's actions and behavior. properly

To describe the attorney's actions and behavior in your complaint, you can use the following points:
- The attorney filed five motions to withdraw due to non-payment by the respondent.
- The attorney continued to file frivolous motions on behalf of the respondent despite seeking withdrawal.
- The attorney filed a motion to collect $* from their client while still representing them.
- The attorney filed a motion to dismiss your retroactive child support motion right before being granted withdrawal.
- During the Zoom hearing on November *, *, the attorney mentioned the motion to withdraw and the motion to collect $* but did not mention the motion to dismiss until you brought it up.
- The motion to dismiss was filed 22 days after the attorney missed two previous deadlines to respond.
Would you like guidance on how to submit this complaint to the ARDC?

I wanna know which proper stat. For rules. I need to cite. in my complaint against this attorney while describing her actions.

To cite the proper statutes and rules in your complaint against the attorney, consider referencing the following Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct:
- **Rule *.***: Diligence - A lawyer shall act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client.
- **Rule *.***: Declining or Terminating Representation - Outlines the proper procedure for withdrawal from representation.
- **Rule *.***: Meritorious Claims and Contentions - A lawyer shall not bring or defend a proceeding unless there is a basis in law and fact for doing so.
- **Rule *.***: Misconduct - Includes engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
Would you like guidance on how to include these references in your complaint?

That would be more for the respondent who was her client to site those. But for me, I'm the petitioner in this case. Now, this attorney continuously lied verbally to the judge continuously filed frivolous motions filled with wow. to deliberately delay the tactics. I need. statutes and rules that point out that an attorney. is unethical when behave is behaving in such a way. especially against a self representing petitioner in a child support case, which causes harm to the children involved.

To address the unethical behavior of the attorney in your complaint, consider referencing the following Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct:
- **Rule *.***: Meritorious Claims and Contentions - Prohibits filing frivolous motions.
- **Rule *.***: Candor Toward the Tribunal - Requires honesty with the court.
- **Rule *.***: Misconduct - Prohibits conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation, and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.
Would you like guidance on how to include these references in your complaint?

Yes, please.

To include these references in your complaint, you can structure it as follows:
- **Rule *.***: Meritorious Claims and Contentions
- The attorney filed frivolous motions to deliberately delay proceedings and caused harm to the children involved.

- **Rule *.***: Candor Toward the Tribunal
- The attorney continuously lied verbally to the judge and failed to disclose relevant motions during hearings.
- **Rule *.***: Misconduct
- The attorney engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation, which is prejudicial to the administration of justice, especially against a self-representing petitioner in a child support case.
Would you like further assistance with drafting the complaint?

yes

To draft your complaint, follow this structure:
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Complaint to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC)
**Date:** [Insert Date]
**Your Name:** [Insert Your Name]
**Case Number:** [Insert Case Number]
**Details of the Complaint:**
**Respondent's Attorney's Unethical Conduct:**
*. **Rule *.*: Meritorious Claims and Contentions**
- The attorney filed multiple frivolous motions to deliberately delay the proceedings, harming the children involved in the child support case.
*. **Rule *.*: Candor Toward the Tribunal**
- The attorney continuously lied verbally to the judge and failed to disclose relevant motions during hearings, particularly during the Zoom hearing on November *, *.
*. **Rule *.*: Misconduct**
- The attorney engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation. This behavior is prejudicial to the administration of justice and particularly harmful against me, a self-representing petitioner.
**Supporting Evidence:**
- **Five Motions to Withdraw:** Filed due to non-payment by the respondent.
- **Frivolous Motions:** Continued filing on behalf of the respondent despite seeking withdrawal.

By this attorney's actions. She has caused further delay. as she has dragged it on and Caused greater financial harm to three children and endangered. my twin sons college education. because of her actions and lies. They were forced to obtain student loans while the respondent literally got away with hiding his money.

To complete your complaint, you can add the following details:
**Supporting Evidence:**
- **Five Motions to Withdraw:** Filed due to non-payment by the respondent.
- **Frivolous Motions:** Continued filing on behalf of the respondent despite seeking withdrawal.
- **Zoom Hearing on November *, *:** The attorney mentioned the motion to withdraw and the motion to collect $* but did not mention the motion to dismiss until you brought it up.
- **Missed Deadlines:** The attorney filed a motion to dismiss your retroactive child support motion 22 days after missing two previous deadlines.
**Harm Caused:**
- The attorney's actions have caused significant delays and financial harm to my three children.
- My twin sons' college education has been endangered, forcing them to obtain student loans due to the respondent's ability to hide money.
Would you like any more assistance with this complaint?

It also states in rule *. that an attorney or respondent intentionally delaying this process and filing frivolous motions.

To include Rule * in your complaint, you can structure it as follows:
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**Complaint to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC)**
**Date:** [Insert Date]
**Your Name:** [Insert Your Name]
**Case Number:** [Insert Case Number]
**Details of the Complaint:**
**Respondent's Attorney's Unethical Conduct:**
*. **Rule *.*: Meritorious Claims and Contentions**
- The attorney filed multiple frivolous motions to deliberately delay the proceedings, harming the children involved in the child support case.
*. **Rule *.*: Candor Toward the Tribunal**
- The attorney continuously lied verbally to the judge and failed to disclose relevant motions during hearings, particularly during the Zoom hearing on November *, *.
*. **Rule *.*: Misconduct**
- The attorney engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation. This behavior is prejudicial to the administration of justice and particularly harmful against me, a self-representing petitioner.
*. **Rule *: Sanctions for Frivolous Motions**
- The attorney intentionally delayed the process and filed frivolous motions, violating

She would also deliberately. leave the judges orders out of her drafted court order and I would have to file motions to get the orders corrected or amended. She also knew or advised her client to obtain a false emergency order of protection out of a different Illinois County

To include all concerns in your complaint, use the following structure:
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**Complaint to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC)**
**Date:** [Insert Date]
**Your Name:** [Insert Your Name]
**Case Number:** [Insert Case Number]
**Details of the Complaint:**
**Respondent's Attorney's Unethical Conduct:**
*. **Rule *.*: Meritorious Claims and Contentions**
- The attorney filed multiple frivolous motions to deliberately delay the proceedings, harming the children involved in the child support case.
*. **Rule *.*: Candor Toward the Tribunal**
- The attorney continuously lied verbally to the judge and failed to disclose relevant motions during hearings, particularly during the Zoom hearing on November *, *.
*. **Rule *.*: Misconduct**
- The attorney engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation. This behavior is prejudicial to the administration of justice and particularly harmful against me, a self-representing petitioner.
*. **Rule *: Sanctions for Frivolous Motions**
- The attorney intentionally delayed the process and filed frivolous motions

Now I have other questions. now an attorney representing the respondent in a child support case and respond. is not paying their attorney. Why would the attorney continue filing frivolous motions on their behalf? along with her motions to withdraw for non payment

It is generally unusual and potentially unethical for an attorney to continue filing frivolous motions on behalf of a non-paying client while simultaneously filing motions to withdraw due to non-payment. Attorneys are expected to act in the best interests of their clients while adhering to professional conduct rules.
Would you like further guidance on how to address this issue?

yes

To address this issue, you can take the following steps:
*. **File a Complaint with ARDC:**
- **Describe the Unusual Behavior:** Highlight the attorney's continued filing of frivolous motions despite not being paid and seeking to withdraw.
- **Reference Professional Conduct Rules:** Cite relevant rules such as Rule *.*, Rule *.*, Rule *.*, and Rule * to support your complaint.
*. **Prepare Supporting Evidence:**
- **Document Instances:** Collect and organize all instances of frivolous motions, motions to withdraw, and any communications or court orders related to these actions.
- **Provide Detailed Descriptions:** Include dates, specific motions filed, and any relevant interactions during court hearings.
*. **Submit the Complaint:**
- **ARDC Contact Information:**

**Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC)**
Website: www.iardc.org
Phone: (*) *-*

Would you like further assistance with preparing and submitting your complaint?

This attorney also accompanied the respondent in person. during our in person hearing

To address your concerns about the attorney accompanying the respondent in person during your hearing, and their potential unethical behavior, follow these steps:
*. **File a Complaint with ARDC:**
- **Describe the Unusual Behavior:** Mention the attorney’s presence at the hearing, despite filing motions to withdraw, and their continued filing of frivolous motions.
- **Reference Professional Conduct Rules:** Cite Rule *.*, Rule *.*, Rule *.*, and Rule * to support your complaint.
*. **Prepare Supporting Evidence:**
- **Document Instances:** Include details of the in-person hearing, frivolous motions, and motions to withdraw.
- **Provide Detailed Descriptions:** Include dates, specific motions, and relevant interactions during court hearings.
*. **Submit the Complaint:**
- **ARDC Contact Information:**
**Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC)**
Website: [www.iardc.org](http://www.iardc.org)
Phone: (*) *-*
Would you like further assistance with preparing and submitting your complaint?

Now I want your opinions on her behavior.'cause, in my opinion, even. though the judge repeatedly dismissed or denied her motions to withdraw. I don't believe she should have been filing any frivolous motions when she knows her client is not going to pay her for those filings But yes, she continued to. and then to delay this process and harm my children even more she. filed a motion to collect $* from the responder in the same child support case. which further causes delays.

It seems highly unusual and potentially unethical for an attorney to continue filing frivolous motions and motions to withdraw due to non-payment while representing a client. This behavior can unnecessarily delay the legal process and cause harm, especially in sensitive cases like child support.
To address this, consider filing a complaint with the Illinois ARDC.
Would you like further assistance with preparing your complaint?

I also want to know. So now, after I explained everything, when the respondent is not paying their attorney, who's representing them in the case, and the attorney starts filing motions to withdraw along. with frivolous motions on behalf of the client, even though they are not paying the judges. And the judges denying her motions to withdraw. in my opinion she should have not still been filing frivolous motions on behalf of her client. She. should have not been filing anything on behalf of her client. And then when she's finally granted her withdrawal, she files a motion to collect $* from the respondent.

It is indeed unusual and potentially unethical for an attorney to:
- Continue filing frivolous motions while seeking withdrawal due to non-payment.
- File a motion to collect $* from their own client in the same case.
Consider filing a complaint with the Illinois ARDC, detailing these actions and referencing relevant rules. Would you like further guidance on this process?

So how can her actions be described, explained and how are they perceived?

The attorney's actions can be described, explained, and perceived as follows:
- **Described as:**
- Unusual and potentially unethical behavior.
- Filing frivolous motions despite seeking withdrawal due to non-payment.
- Filing a motion to collect $* from her own client in the same case.
- **Explained by:**
- The attorney may have continued filing motions to fulfill her perceived professional duties.
- The motion to collect $* could be an attempt to recover unpaid fees.
- **Perceived as:**
- Potentially unethical and improper conduct.
- Actions that unnecessarily delay the legal process and cause harm, particularly in sensitive cases like child support.
Would you like assistance with any further steps regarding this issue?

yes

To address this issue comprehensively, follow these steps:
*. **File a Complaint with the ARDC:**
- **Describe the Attorney's Actions:**
- The attorney filed multiple frivolous motions, causing delays.
- Filed motions to withdraw due to non-payment.
- Filed a motion to collect $* from the respondent.
- **Reference Relevant Rules:**
- **Rule *.*:** Meritorious Claims and Contentions.
- **Rule *.*:** Candor Toward the Tribunal.
- **Rule *.*:** Misconduct.
- **Rule *:** Sanctions for Frivolous Motions.
- **Provide Supporting Evidence:**
- Document instances of frivolous motions, motions to withdraw, and the motion to collect $*.
- Include dates, specific motions filed, and interactions during court hearings.
*. **Prepare and Submit the Complaint:**
- **ARDC Contact Information:**
Website: [www.iardc.org](http://www.iardc.org)
Phone: (*) *-*
*. **Drafting the Complaint:**
- Use the following template:
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**Complaint

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