Court & Hearings
After a case closes
After a case closes, there can be other options for the parties involved. These resources can help.
Learn your rights (2 resources)
A default judgment is when someone sues you but you do nothing and don't respond. This can have negative consequences.
Guide
Forms (8 resources)
A program to help you create a Petition for Rule to Show Cause to help you enforce an earlier family law court order.
Easy Form
A program to help you ask the court to vacate a default judgment within 30 days of that judgment.
Easy Form
A program to help you ask the court to waive or reduce criminal court assessments.
Easy Form
A program to tell the court and other parties that you are appealing an order or judgment in your trial court case.
Easy Form
Other resources for the public (50 resources)
Explains the different consequences of court cases that end with or without prejudice.
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Explains how to look up information on court cases at the courthouse and online.
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Offers information about when to go to court in a lawsuit case.
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A default judgment is when someone sues you but you do nothing and don't respond. This can have negative consequences.
Guide
Lawyer resources (8 resources)
A Lawyer Manual with information about Illinois private landlord-tenant law, including leases, security deposits, and evictions.
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An article for lawyers that explains type of money and property that cannot be taken to repay judgments.
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A video about the power of the court to punish someone for interfering with the court process.
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