Summons For Dissolution (Marriage And-Or Civil Union) {8E}

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE DISSOLUTION OF: _______________________________________ Plaintiff vs CASE NO. __________________________________ _______________________________________ Defendant SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION (Marriage and/or Civil Union) To the defendant: You are summoned and required to file an *answer in this cause, or otherwise file your *appearance in the Office of the Clerk of this Court _______________________________________________________ Building, Room __________, __________________________________________________________________, Illinois (Address and City) within thirty (30) days after service of this summons, not counting the day of service. IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE PETITION. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT PURSUANT TO 750 ILCS 5/501.1, THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE ACTION STAY IS IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UPON SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS. THE CONDITIONS OF THE STAY ARE SET FORTH ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS SUMMONS, AND ARE APPLICABLE TO THE PARTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE STATUTE. To the Officer: This summons must be returned by the officer or other person to whom it was given for service, with endorsement of service and fees, if any, immediately after service. If service cannot be made, this summons shall be returned so endorsed. This summons may not be served later than thirty (30) days after its date. WITNESS_______________________________, 20____ (Seal of Court) _______________________________________________________ (Clerk of the Circuit Court) Attorney or Party, if not represented by an attorney Name _____________________________________ ARDC # ___________________________________ Firm Name _________________________________ Attorney for ________________________________ Address ____________________________________ City & Zip __________________________________ Telephone __________________________________ *The Answer and/or Appearance filing fee is based upon the type of civil case. (SEE REVERSE SIDE) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 8E (part a) Revised (12/16 CONDITIONS OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE ACTION STAY (750 ILCS 5/501.1) A. Upon service of a summons and petition or praecipe filed under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act or upon filing of the defendant's appearance in the proceeding, whichever first occurs, a dissolution action stay shall be in effect against both parties and their agents and employees, without bond or further notice, until a final judgment is entered, the proceeding is dismissed, or until further order of the court 1) restraining both parties from physically abusing, harassing, intimidating, striking, or interfering with the personal liberty of the other party or the minor children of either party; and 2) restraining both parties from removing any minor child or either party from the State of Illinois or from concealing any such child from the other party, without the consent of the other party or an order of the court. B. The dissolution action stay shall remain in full force and effect against both parties for 14 days after the date of filing of a petition for injunctive relief by the objecting party (or a shorter period if the court so orders); and no extension beyond that 14 day period shall be granted by the court. For good cause shown, a party may file a petition for a reduction in time with respect to any 7 day notice requirement under the subsection. C. In a proceeding filed under this Act, the summons shall provide notice of the entry of the automatic dissolution of marriage stay in a form as required by applicable rules. ANDREA LYNN CHASTEEN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WILL COUNTY American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 8E (part b) Revised (12/16)