How do I file an answer to a dissolution case in Lake County?

File your written appearance or answer at the Lake County Circuit Court clerk's office in the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, before July 2, 2026.

What happens if I don't respond to this notice by July 2, 2026?

The court may enter a default judgment against you granting the petitioner's requested relief.

Can I get more information about Case No. 25DN931?

Contact the Lake County Circuit Court clerk's office in Waukegan and provide the case number to request file details.

Court Notice — Waukegan (25DN931)

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Dissolution

Affects:DefendantsGeneral Public

A petition for dissolution (divorce) has been filed by Eric Roman Roque against Omar Juandiego Padilla Mejia in Lake County. The respondent must file an appearance or answer by July 2, 2026, or a default judgment may be entered.

Key Takeaways

Respondent: Omar Juandiego Padilla Mejia must respond by July 2, 2026
Case is a petition for dissolution (divorce)
File an appearance/answer at Lake County Clerk in Waukegan
Failure to respond may lead to a default judgment

Deadline · Response Deadline

July 2, 2026

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Published

May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
File an appearance or answer
Submit your written appearance or answer to the Lake County Circuit Court clerk at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan on or before July 2, 2026.
2
Contact the clerk for case information
Call or visit the Lake County Circuit Court clerk's office to confirm filing procedures and obtain case 25DN931 details.
3
Consult an attorney
Speak with a family law attorney promptly to understand defenses and avoid a default judgment before July 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How do I file an answer to a dissolution case in Lake County?: File your written appearance or answer at the Lake County Circuit Court clerk's office in the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, before July 2, 2026.
What happens if I don't respond to this notice by July 2, 2026?: The court may enter a default judgment against you granting the petitioner's requested relief.
Can I get more information about Case No. 25DN931?: Contact the Lake County Circuit Court clerk's office in Waukegan and provide the case number to request file details.

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Legal terms in this notice

Dissolution: A court action to end a marriage, commonly called divorce, resolving property, custody, and support.
Default judgment: A court ruling in favor of the petitioner because the respondent failed to respond or appear.
Notice by publication: A method of notifying a party by publishing in a newspaper when personal service can't be completed.

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)