Notice of a Petition for Order of Protection filed against the Respondent.
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Deadline · response deadline
May 13, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Chicago
- Case #
- 2026OP71505
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Response
Respond to the Petition by May 13, 2026, to avoid default judgment.
- 2
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- 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Petition for Order of Protection?
- It is a legal request for protection from the court against the Respondent.
- What happens if I don't respond to the Petition?
- If you do not respond by May 13, 2026, a default may be entered against you.
- How do I e-file my response?
- You must create an account with an e-filing service provider to submit your documents.
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Full Notice Text
COURT COORDINATOR, (99500), 555 W. HARRISON, 201, CHICAGO, IL 60607. STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ss. — Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the Matter of Ava Kennedy, Petitioner, and Marie Claire Ching, Respondent. No. 2026OP71505. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, 555 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL by the Petitioner, for Order of Protection and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, on or before May 13, 2026, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and an Order of Protection entered into accordance with the prayer of said Petition. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Clerk. LTSW3285236 Apr 13, 20, 27, 2026