Responding To Rule 137 Motion

Summary

In Illinois, you can respond to a Rule 137 motion by filing a Response to Defendants Rule 137 Motion. If the respondent claims low income but requests $8000 in attorney fees, you can highlight inconsistencies using their bank statements. Phrase it factually and provide evidence. If accused of filing frivolous motions, state that your submissions are grounded in factual evidence. You can request the court to order the respondent to provide evidence substantiating their claims. Title your response as Response to Defendants Rule 137 Motion and Request for Proof of Frivolous Claims or Response and Counterclaim to Respondents Rule 137 Motion. Consulting a local attorney is recommended.

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So for example the respondent in my ongoing child support case in Chicago Illinois cook county through his attorney filed a motion pursuant to supreme court rule * What should I name the title how do I response to a response to the responden’s motion objection
Hello Lula, in response to a Rule * motion in Illinois, you would typically file a 'Response to Defendant's Rule * Motion'. It's crucial to consult with a local attorney to ensure proper procedure.
So another example if the non-custodial parent through his attorney has been falsely claiming low income but on the motion for sanctions that was filed by his attorney there is a request for the judge to order me the petitioner to pay $* to the respondent in his attorney fees so my question here is can I also state while the respondent is claiming low income how is he able to afford $* in attorney fees as his bank statements contradict the claims that are being made in the motions filed by his attorney that his girlfriend is helping him financially helping each other when his bank statements contradict those claims his bank records show the respondent sending large amounts of money via Zell to his girlfriend and via Apple Cash to her sons also large cash withdrawals the claim about his girlfriend helping him financially is also an accurate as his bank statements will show the girlfriend will send the respondent $* via Zell or $* etc. his bank statements also show the girlfriend sending the respondent $* via Zell on the same day the respondent sends back to $* plus an extra $* via Zell to the girlfriend and etc. can I also put that in my response to the motions for sentience
You can certainly include the inconsistency between the respondent's claimed income and their bank statement in your response. However, it's important to:
- Present the information factually and objectively.
- Provide copies of the relevant bank statements as evidence.
- Consult with a local attorney to ensure your response is correctly structured.
Well I cannot electronically upload the respondents bank statements or attach them to my response but I can provide them to the court I’ve already personally delivered all these documents to the court I just want to know how to phrase this in my response
You can phrase it like this:
"In contradiction to the respondent's claims of financial hardship, the bank records, which have been manually submitted to this court, showcase substantial transactions and cash withdrawals which are inconsistent with the respondent's stated income. This evidence questions the validity of their claims."
Remember, consulting a local attorney is still advised.
I’m talking about the respondent claiming low income and claiming that his girlfriend is financially helping him and then requesting $* in attorney fees when his bank statements clearly indicate and contradict his claims about his girlfriend financially helping him how is he Able to afford $* in attorney fees how old are phrase this in my response
You may phrase it as: "The respondent's request for $* in attorney fees contradicts his claims of low income and financial support from his girlfriend, as demonstrated by his bank records previously submitted to this court. The evidence raises doubts about the respondent's financial hardship claims." Remember, it's advisable to consult a local attorney.
What is also stated in their motion for sanctions is that I’m playing with the court meaning I’m filing frivolous motions what time tension to delay they also site rule * stating the part where it says an attorney or a person representing themselves shall not file a motion petition or any other legal document without grounded in fact evidence now the weird part about this is that the respondent and his attorney are well aware of the overwhelming documented evidence I have while they have no ground and in fact evidence how do I explain that or phrase it in my response
You could respond by saying: "My submissions are grounded in factual evidence, as required by Rule *. The respondent is aware of the substantial and documented evidence that supports my claims. I deny any intention to delay proceedings or file frivolous motions." Remember, consulting a local attorney is advised.
Their attempt here is to project their actions on to me as they have filed nine motions in total using the tactic Gish galloping listing the exact same statements that are misleading irreverent to the case slightly rephrasing the statements and each motion leaving out some statements for example they will list * statements in one motion and the other two they will list eight statements and the other one * and etc.
It seems like they're trying to overwhelm you with paperwork. In your response, you could mention this pattern and question the relevance of their repeated statements. Would you like advice on how to phrase this?
They are not trying to overwhelm me or confuse me as they are aware that I have the document that evidence that will refute all their misleading statements their intention here is to mislead confuse the lay the court
You could phrase it like this: "The respondent's repeated, slightly altered statements across multiple motions seem intended to mislead or confuse the court. I have documented evidence to refute these misleading statements and clarify the facts of the case." Remember to consult a local attorney to ensure your response is correctly structured.
NF I want to request that the Honorable court order the respondent and his attorney to provide there grounded in fact evidence as stated under rule * in my response how should I freeze it
You may phrase it as: "I respectfully request the court, under Rule *, to order the respondent and his attorney to provide their evidence, grounded in fact, to substantiate their claims." Always consult a local attorney to ensure the correct procedure.
How should I phrase it if I were wanting to say or state in my response I request is honorable court to order the respondent and his attorney to provide there grounded in fact evidence proving that my motions are frivolous and Claims in my emotions are lies
You may phrase it as: "I respectfully request this honorable court to order the respondent and his attorney to provide their grounded in fact evidence substantiating their claims that my motions are frivolous and assertions in my motions are false." Consulting a local attorney is recommended.
And what should I title it again
You can title your response as "Response to Defendant's Rule * Motion and Request for Proof of Frivolous Claims." Remember, consulting with a local attorney is advisable to ensure all procedures are correctly followed.
How else can I title it
You may also title it as "Response and Counterclaim to Respondent's Rule * Motion." Please consult with a local attorney to ensure it's appropriate for your case.