Child Support Court Bias

Summary

The purpose of child support court in Cook County, Illinois, is to ensure children receive financial support from both parents. The judges role is to decide the amount of child support based on state guidelines, modify orders if needed, and enforce payments. Bias in a child support court could be if the judge shows preference towards one parent without proper reasoning, ignores evidence or arguments from one side, or makes decisions based on stereotypes or personal beliefs. To substitute a judge for cause, file a motion under 735 ILCS 5/2-1001(a)(3) with specific examples of bias and supporting evidence. Consult a legal professional for personalized advice.

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Can you explain to me in details what? is the purpose of child support court and what is the judge's role in a child support case in Chicago? Illinois's Cook County
Hello Alisa,
- The purpose of child support court in Cook County, Illinois, is to ensure children receive financial support from both parents.
- The judge's role is to decide the amount of child support based on state guidelines, modify orders if needed, and enforce payments. They also consider factors like parents' income, child's needs, etc.
Illinois's Cook County Now can you explain exactly what? is considered As bias in. a child support court by a child support church.
Bias in a child support court could be if the judge:
- Shows preference towards one parent without proper reasoning.
- Ignores evidence or arguments from one side.
- Makes decisions based on stereotypes or personal beliefs.
It's important that judges remain impartial to ensure fair proceedings.
Explain in detail what is considered As bias by. a child support judge.
In a child support case, a judge may be considered biased if they:
- Consistently favor one parent over the other without a valid reason.
- Ignore or dismiss evidence from one party.
- Make decisions based on personal beliefs or stereotypes rather than the facts and law.
- Show hostility or inappropriate behavior towards one party.
- Have personal or financial ties with one party.
Motion for Substitution of Judge for Cause NOW COMES the Petitioner, Lula Korotkov, appearing pro se, and respectfully requests this Honorable Court to substitute Judge Julie Aimen for cause, pursuant to * ILCS */*-*(a)(*)(ii), on the grounds of perceived bias. Introduction I. This motion seeks the substitution of the presiding judge due to demonstrated bias and prejudice that prevents a fair and impartial hearing in the ongoing child support case, as outlined in * ILCS */*. This law states that both parents owe a duty of support to a child of the marriage or civil union, which includes providing for the reasonable and necessary physical, mental, and emotional health needs of the child. The term "child" includes any child under age * and any child age * or younger who is still attending high school. The term "obligor" refers to the parent obligated to pay support to the other parent. The purpose of the Child Support Court is to help parents ensure that children have two loving and supportive parents who are not caught in the middle of parental hostility or court proceedings. The court ensures that the children receive financial support, and that court assistance is available if needed to assist parents so that the children may grow up having a positive view relating to parents and families. Background II. The process began when the child support was filed through the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) on July *, *. Despite the respondent’s intentional evasion of service and his unknown whereabouts, he was eventually located and served on September *, *. The first hearing for the child support case took place on January *, *. A significant event occurred on November *, *, when the judge made a ruling based on information that was intentionally misleading in a pretrial memorandum submitted by the opposing party 0n November *, *. Following this, a motion to reconsider was filed on December *, *, along with the submission of substantial documented evidence. A hearing for the motion to reconsider was scheduled for December *, *, and both the respondent and his attorney were provided with a notice of the hearing time and date on December *, *, via email. On January *, *, the respondent's attorney filed a motion to dismiss the motion to reconsider. On February *, *, the opposing party filed a motion to strike my exhibits filed between December *, *, to February *, *, and for other relief. On February *, *, the opposing party filed a motion to impound records, with their hearing date set for March *, *. However, this was expedited and granted for the opposing party on February *, *, by the judge. The motions I filed on behalf of the children's well-being were all set to be heard four months out, on June *, * Judge’s Actions and Behavior III. The following actions and behavior of the judge demonstrate bias: *. The judge’s failure to review the documented evidence that was personally delivered to her courtroom along with the motion to reconsider. *. The judge making a ruling based on information that was intentionally false. *. The judge giving four-month-out hearing dates for the opposing party’s motion to dismiss, which is believed to be baseless. *. The judge ordering the petitioner to provide the respondent with the daughter's identification pin for tax purposes, despite the respondent's history of financial exploitation. *. The judge's dismissal of the petitioner's concerns about the respondent's financial exploitation of the children. *. The judge allowing the opposing party's attorney to file frivolous motions with the intent of prolonging the case. *. The judge allowing the respondent's attorney to have the hearing for the motion to reconsider stricken on December *, *, before the scheduled hearing date. *. The judge scheduling a four-month-out hearing date for the motion to dismiss filed by the respondent's attorney on January *, *, despite the fact that a motion to dismiss cannot be used against a motion to reconsider as it is not a pleading. *. The judge prioritizing the respondent's records over the children's well-being. Impact IV. The judge’s actions and behavior have adversely affected the case and the well-being of the children involved. This includes: *. The financial, emotional, psychological, and mental distress inflicted on the children since July *, *. *. The neglect by the respondent... When documented evidence is ignored in child support cases, it can have significant effects on the children involved: *. **Financial Instability**: Children may face financial instability if child support payments are not enforced. Lack of financial support can impact their basic needs, education, and overall well-being. *. **Emotional Stress**: Children experience emotional stress due to uncertainty. They worry about their living conditions, healthcare, and whether their needs will be met. *. **Health Consequences**: Insufficient child support can lead to health issues. *. **Educational Challenges**: Financial strain affects a child’s ability to access quality education. Lack of resources for school supplies, extracurricular activities, and tutoring can hinder their academic progress. Ignoring documented evidence can directly affect children’s physical, emotional, and educational well-being. Ensuring proper child support is crucial. Motion for Substitution of Judge for Cause NOW COMES the Petitioner, Lula Korotkov, appearing pro se, and respectfully requests this Honorable Court to substitute Judge Julie Aimen for cause, pursuant to * ILCS */*-*(a)(*)(ii), on the grounds of perceived bias. Introduction I. This motion seeks the substitution of the presiding judge due to demonstrated bias and prejudice that prevents a fair and impartial hearing in the ongoing child support case, as outlined in * ILCS */*. This law states that both parents owe a duty of support to a child of the marriage or civil union, which includes providing for the reasonable and necessary physical, mental, and emotional health needs of the child. The term "child" includes any child under age * and any child age * or younger who is still attending high school. The term "obligor" refers to the parent obligated to pay support to the other parent. The purpose of the Child Support Court is to help parents ensure that children have two loving and supportive parents who are not caught in the middle of parental hostility or court proceedings. The court ensures that the children receive financial support, and that court assistance is available if needed to assist parents so that the children may grow up having a positive view relating to parents and families. Background II. The process began when the child support was filed through the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) on July *, *. Despite the respondent’s intentional evasion of service and his unknown whereabouts, he was eventually located and served on September *, *. The first hearing for the child support case took place on January *, *. A significant event occurred on November *, *, when the judge made a ruling based on information that was intentionally misleading in a pretrial memorandum submitted by the opposing party 0n November *, *. Following this, a motion to reconsider was filed on December *, *, along with the submission of substantial documented evidence. A hearing for the motion to reconsider was scheduled for December *, *, and both the respondent and his attorney were provided with a notice of the hearing time and date on December *, *, via email. On January *, *, the respondent's attorney filed a motion to dismiss the motion to reconsider. On February *, *, the opposing party filed a motion to strike my exhibits filed between December *, *, to February *, *, and for other relief. On February *, *, the opposing party filed a motion to impound records, with their hearing date set for March *, *. However, this was expedited and granted for the opposing party on February *, *, by the judge. The motions I filed on behalf of the children's well-being were all set to be heard four months out, on June *, * Judge’s Actions and Behavior III. The following actions and behavior of the judge demonstrate bias: *. The judge’s failure to review the documented evidence that was personally delivered to her courtroom along with the motion to reconsider. *. The judge making a ruling based on information that was intentionally false. *. The judge giving four-month-out hearing dates for the opposing party’s motion to dismiss, which is believed to be baseless. *. The judge ordering the petitioner to provide the respondent with the daughter's identification pin for tax purposes, despite the respondent's history of financial exploitation. *. The judge's dismissal of the petitioner's concerns about the respondent's financial exploitation of the children. *. The judge allowing the opposing party's attorney to file frivolous motions with the intent of prolonging the case. *. The judge allowing the respondent's attorney to have the hearing for the motion to reconsider stricken on December *, *, before the scheduled hearing date. *. The judge scheduling a four-month-out hearing date for the motion to dismiss filed by the respondent's attorney on January *, *, despite the fact that a motion to dismiss cannot be used against a motion to reconsider as it is not a pleading. *. The judge prioritizing the respondent's records over the children's well-being. Impact IV. The judge’s actions and behavior have adversely affected the case and the well-being of the children involved. This includes: *. The financial, emotional, psychological, and mental distress inflicted on the children since July *, *. *. The neglect by the respondent... When documented evidence is ignored in child support cases, it can have significant effects on the children involved: *. **Financial Instability**: Children may face financial instability if child support payments are not enforced. Lack of financial support can impact their basic needs, education, and overall well-being. *. **Emotional Stress**: Children experience emotional stress due to uncertainty. They worry about their living conditions, healthcare, and whether their needs will be met. *. **Health Consequences**: Insufficient child support can lead to health issues. *. **Educational Challenges**: Financial strain affects a child’s ability to access quality education. Lack of resources for school supplies, extracurricular activities, and tutoring can hinder their academic progress. Ignoring documented evidence can directly affect children’s physical, emotional, and educational well-being. Ensuring proper child support is crucial. So for example. I file a motion to reconsider along. with documented evidence But the judge never looks at the evidence provided with the motion to reconsider
If a judge in Illinois fails to consider the evidence you've provided in a motion to reconsider, you may have grounds for an appeal. The appeal process can be complex, so you might want to consider seeking legal advice. This can help ensure all procedures are correctly followed and increase your chances of a successful appeal.
For example, I file a motion to reconsider along with documented evidence, but the judge never looks at the documented evidence presented with the motion to reconsider. She instead gives the opposing party a four-month out hearing date for a motion to dismiss What is that considered as
This could be viewed as potential judicial bias or negligence. However, it's important to note that judges have a lot of discretion in managing their courtrooms. The judge's actions could also be due to court backlog or other reasons unrelated to bias. It's advised to consult with a legal professional for personalized advice.
It doesn't matter to judge. Roll is to prioritize the children, not the respondent. And this. judge is not prioritizing the children.
It seems like you're dealing with a tough situation. If you genuinely believe that the judge is not acting in the best interest of the children, you could consider filing a complaint with the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board or seek to appeal the decision. However, it's crucial to consult with a legal professional to understand the best course of action.
I wanna use this in emotion to substitute the judge for cause, as she is not considering the best interest of the children or their well being. She continues to give the opposing party hearing dates for motions to strike the evidence for motions to dismiss. While. she's putting all the motions with the children's well being on the back burner and ordering. and ordering me to provide the pit number for my daughter so the respondent can claim her on his taxes and stating that he does not need to provide any of that money towards the children
In Illinois, to substitute a judge for cause, you need to show evidence of prejudice against your case. Key points:
- File a "Motion for Substitution of Judge" under * ILCS */*-*(a)(*).
- State reasons with specific examples of bias.
- Provide supporting evidence.
- Motion must be ruled on by a judge other than the one you're seeking to substitute.

It's advised to hire a legal professional to assist.
So when I file a motion to substitute the judge for cause electronically, do I file it into my existing child support case?
Yes, you should file the Motion for Substitution of Judge for Cause electronically under your existing child support case. Ensure all your supporting documents and evidence are included and properly referenced in the motion.
Can you draft me an example and explain? What do you mean by referenced?
Sure, here's a basic example of how to reference documents:
"Exhibit A - Email correspondence dated xx/xx/xxxx showing bias"
"Exhibit B - Court order dated xx/xx/xxxx demonstrating judge's failure to consider children's best interest"
In your motion, you'd then say something like, "As shown in Exhibit A..." or "As demonstrated in Exhibit B...". This allows the court to easily find and review the evidence you're referencing.
Can you show me an exact example? of a motion to sub. to substitute a judge for cause in Chicago, IL Cook County,
Sure, here's a simplified example:
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**MOTION FOR SUBSTITUTION OF JUDGE FOR CAUSE**
TO: Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
FROM: [Your Full Name]
RE: [Your Case Number]
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I, [Your Full Name], move this court for a substitution of Judge [Judge's Full Name] for cause.
*. This motion is made pursuant to * ILCS */*-*(a)(*).
*. The presiding Judge [Judge's Full Name] has demonstrated bias against me, which I believe prevents a fair and impartial hearing.
*. This bias is evident in the following instances:
- Instance *: (Describe the event, the date it occurred, and why it demonstrates bias. Reference any supporting documents)
- Instance *: (Describe the event, the date it occurred, and why it demonstrates bias. Reference any supporting documents)
*. I believe that this bias is detrimental to the best interests of my child/children.
*. I request that a different judge be assigned to this case.
I certify that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct.
Date: [Today's Date]
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address
So for an example, if I wanna put in that motion, that I filed a motion to reconsider and With documented evidence but. the documented evidence were never looked at. and the judge gave the opposing party a hearing date for their motion to dismiss four months out, knowing that emotion to Dismiss is not. to be used against a motion to reconsider as. it is not a pleading The judge also allowed the opposing party to strike my hearing for my motion to reconsider 2 days prior. The judge also expedited and granted the opposing party and got. my evidence exhibits. It pounded While the motions in the children. in the children's best interest are not taken into consideration.
Sure, here's an example how you could phrase that in your motion:
*. On [Date], I filed a Motion to Reconsider along with accompanying documented evidence (Exhibit A). This evidence was never considered by Judge [Judge's Full Name].
*. Judge [Judge's Full Name] granted the opposing party a hearing date for their Motion to Dismiss four months out. This is in spite of the fact that a Motion to Dismiss cannot be used against a Motion to Reconsider as it is not a pleading (Exhibit B).
*. Two days prior to my scheduled hearing, Judge [Judge's Full Name] permitted the opposing party to strike my hearing for my Motion to Reconsider (Exhibit C).
*. Judge [Judge's Full Name] expedited and granted the opposing party's request to impound my evidence exhibits (Exhibit D).
*. Motions that are in the best interest of the children have not been taken into consideration by Judge [Judge's Full Name].
Remember, it's important to have your motions reviewed by a legal professional before submitting to ensure all necessary information is included and represented correctly.