Court Notice — Waukegan (25DN931)
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A petitioner has filed for dissolution (divorce) against Omar Juandiego Padilla Mejia in Lake County Circuit Court. The respondent must file an answer or appear by July 2, 2026, or a default judgment may be entered against them.
Key Takeaways
- Respondent: Omar Juandiego Padilla Mejia
- Action required by July 2, 2026
- File an answer or appear at Lake County Courthouse
- Default judgment may be entered if ignored
Deadline · Response Deadline
July 2, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Waukegan
- Case #
- 25DN931
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If you don't respond
If no answer or appearance is filed with the Lake County Circuit Clerk by July 2, 2026, a judgment or decree by default may be entered against the respondent granting the relief requested in the complaint.
What to do next
- 1
File an answer or appearance
Submit your answer or appearance to the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan on or before July 2, 2026.
- 2
Get legal advice
Consult a family law attorney promptly to prepare your response and protect your rights before July 2, 2026.
- 3
Confirm filing receipt
After filing, obtain a stamped copy or receipt from the Clerk to prove timely submission.
Frequently asked questions
- What happens if I miss the July 2, 2026 deadline?
- A default judgment may be entered against you, granting the petitioner's requests without your input.
- Where do I file my answer or appearance?
- File with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, Illinois.
- Who filed the case against me?
- The petitioner is Eric Roman Roque who commenced a dissolution action.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Dissolution
- Legal term for ending a marriage (divorce), addressing property, support, and custody issues.
- Judgment or decree by default
- A court ruling granted because the other party failed to respond or appear.
- Answer
- The respondent's written response to the petition, admitting or denying allegations.
Full Notice Text
In the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Lake County, Illinois Eric Roman Roque, Petitioner vs. OmarJuandiegoPadillaMejia, Respondent Case No. 25DN931 Notice by Publication The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Omar Juandiego Padilla Mejia, respon- dent, that this case has been commenced in this court by the petitioner against you for Dissolu- tion and other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the clerk of this court in the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Illinois, on or before July 2, 2026, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. Dated: 4/23/2026 Erin Cartwright Weinstein Clerk of the Circuit Court Published in Daily Herald April 27, May 4, 11, 2026 (329796)