Filing Educational Expense Petition

Summary

When filing a petition for educational expenses in Cook County, Chicago, each document must be e-filed separately. This includes the petition, supporting evidence, and a notarized affidavit. Clearly label each file and reference attachments in the main document. The affidavit should verify the claims made in the petition and typically needs to be notarized. Ensure all documents are correctly named and attached separately for successful e-filing.

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So can I just put attachments to leading document in support of petition for educational expenses as the title and then
Hello! To provide accurate assistance, could you please clarify your location and whether this petition will be submitted to a court or another entity?
Chicago Illinois cook county
Hello! Yes, you can attach supporting documents to your petition for educational expenses. The rules for these submissions can be found in Cook County's local court rules. Be sure to label each attachment clearly.
I just tried to e-file the petition with the attached documents and it got rejected they told me I need to attach them separately
It seems there may have been an issue with your document organization. In Cook County, each document must be filed separately. Here are some steps:
- Separate all documents.
- Name each file clearly.
- E-file each document separately.
Please try this and let me know if you need further help.
I attached important evidence such as emails the boys reward letters
It sounds like you've made good progress. Remember, when you e-file, you need to:
- Separate your evidence into individual files.
- Make sure each file has a clear title.
- E-file each document separately.
Feel free to ask if you have more questions.
So do I also need to file like to put my signature and things what does stops now I don’t know
Yes, you should digitally sign your documents before filing. Here are the steps:
- Obtain a digital signature.
- Sign each document.
- Save and file them individually.
Ensure all documents are correctly named and attached separately.
So I need an affidavit to file this
Yes, affidavits are often required in such petitions. The affidavit should state your relationship to the child and detail the educational expenses. Are you aware of how to create an affidavit?
What does an affidavit look like how that looks
An affidavit generally includes the following:
- Title: Affidavit
- Your personal information
- The facts you're affirming, numbered for clarity
- The phrase "Under penalty of perjury..."
- Your signature
- The date and location
- Notary public's signature and stamp
Please verify the specific requirements in Cook County.
Do I need to get it Notarized
Yes, typically, an affidavit needs to be notarized. This involves a notary public witnessing your signature and confirming your identity. Remember to bring a valid ID when you go to get it notarized.
But it will still be filed separately I need it to be with the leading document
Yes, each document including the affidavit should be e-filed separately. However, you can reference the affidavit in your main document by stating something like "See attached affidavit". This way, it's clear they are related.
In Chicago Illinois cook county district * when filing a petition for full coverage of educational expenses for my 18 year olds what documents do I need do I need an affidavit does it need to be notarized can I attach the exhibit but named them attachment instead
In Chicago, Illinois, when filing a petition for educational expenses, you'll need:
- The petition itself
- Affidavit stating your relation to the child and detailing the expenses
- Evidence such as reward letters, emails etc.
- All documents should be e-filed separately and clearly labeled
- Affidavit should typically be notarized.
Note: Attachments can be referenced in your main document.
But I already listed detailing the expenses in the position itself
That's great! If you have already detailed the expenses in the petition, you just need to ensure that the information in the affidavit supports the claims made in the petition. Remember, each document should be e-filed separately.
I’m not understanding
Apologies for any confusion. To clarify, the affidavit is a separate document that verifies the claims in your petition. Even if you've detailed expenses in the petition, the affidavit reinforces this. Both documents should be e-filed separately but clearly related.