Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

I was served by a family member. I don't live in Wisconsin. I live in Illinois. Is there anything I can do to postpone going to court so I have time to retain an attorney? She earns twice as much as me and has an attorney.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CONTEMPT OF

CHILD SUPPORT OR OTHER FINANCIAL ORDER

Step 6: Serve the Order to Show Cause and Affidavit

The court needs proof that the other side knows about the hearing; it cannot take your word for it. You

must provide the other side with a copy of your Order to Show Cause and Affidavit (called �serving the

papers�). There are a number of ways to accomplish this.

3. Private Person

If the person you are serving lives in Wisconsin you may use a friend or family member to serve

the Order to Show Cause and Affidavit forms on the other party. The person must be at least

eighteen (18) years of age and a Wisconsin resident. You, as a party, cannot serve the papers

unless all parties agree. Once the forms have been served, have the person serving the papers

fill out the Affidavit of Service form. It must be signed in front of a Notary Public. Bring it with

you to the hearing.


Asked on 12/01/10, 6:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

your question is unclear. You appear to be quoting from a paper you received,. If it is from WI, you need the advice of a WI lawyer. Call the court and request time. You might get 30 days or so,

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Answered on 12/07/10, 10:09 am


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