What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois
My husband filed for divorce pro se in August of this year. I did not enter an appearance. Since my husband was not asking for anything in the divorce (we were only married for a little over one month at that time) I didn't feel it necessary to waste my time and money and energy for a marriage to what turned out to be an abusive man - to women and children. I was told by an attorney that if I did not enter an appearance the court case would go on without me, and since my husband wasn't asking for anything, other than the dissolution, it should be cut and dry.
Case management was set for November 20. Upon reviewing the online information regarding this case there was a "default decree" entered. I can only assume this is because I did not make an appearance. According to the court files my husband made an appearance, however there is no future date set for a hearing. Wouldn't there be a hearing date set to proceed with the default judgment for divorce? I know there is additional paperwork that is required to proceed with the default judgment, and an additional hearing would be scheduled. I spoke with a member of the circuit clerk's office and they indicated it seemed "weird" that there was no further hearing date scheduled. Shouldn't I be receiving court documents or updates via process server for everything - my husband is not allowed to contact me as an order of protection has been issued. I have received nothing except a copy of the original petition. It's my understanding, after speaking the the clerk's office and a legal secretary, that I should be receiving any and all paperwork relating to this case regardless of my appearance status, and there should have been more paperwork generated by this time.
I'm beginning to wonder if my husband is up to something, or if the pause in the case is normal under these circumstances. What would be the normal next step in this process?
Any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
My husband filed for divorce pro se in August of this year. I did not enter an appearance. Since my husband was not asking for anything in the divorce (we were only married for a little over one month at that time) I didn't feel it necessary to waste my time and money and energy for a marriage to what turned out to be an abusive man - to women and children. I was told by an attorney that if I did not enter an appearance the court case would go on without me, and since my husband wasn't asking for anything, other than the dissolution, it should be cut and dry.
Case management was set for November 20. Upon reviewing the online information regarding this case there was a "default decree" entered. I can only assume this is because I did not make an appearance. According to the court files my husband made an appearance, however there is no future date set for a hearing. Wouldn't there be a hearing date set to proceed with the default judgment for divorce? I know there is additional paperwork that is required to proceed with the default judgment, and an additional hearing would be scheduled. I spoke with a member of the circuit clerk's office and they indicated it seemed "weird" that there was no further hearing date scheduled. Shouldn't I be receiving court documents or updates via process server for everything - my husband is not allowed to contact me as an order of protection has been issued. I have received nothing except a copy of the original petition. It's my understanding, after speaking the the clerk's office and a legal secretary, that I should be receiving any and all paperwork relating to this case regardless of my appearance status, and there should have been more paperwork generated by this time.
I'm beginning to wonder if my husband is up to something, or if the pause in the case is normal under these circumstances. What would be the normal next step in this process?
Any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?