Court Notice — Waukegan (25DN931)
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This is a notice by publication telling respondent Omar Juandiego Padilla Mejia that a dissolution (divorce) case was filed by Eric Roman Roque in Lake County Circuit Court. 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 filed by petitioner Eric Roman Roque for dissolution and other relief.
- File an appearance or answer at Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan.
- Failure to respond may lead to a default judgment.
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 Clerk by July 2, 2026, a judgment or decree by default may be entered against the respondent for the relief requested in the complaint.
What to do next
- 1
File an appearance or answer
Submit a 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 filing details
Call or visit the clerk's office at the Lake County Courthouse to confirm filing requirements and fees before the July 2, 2026 deadline.
- 3
Consult an attorney
Speak with a family law attorney promptly to understand defenses and next steps if you were served by publication.
Frequently asked questions
- What do I need to file to avoid a default judgment?
- File an appearance or a written answer with the Lake County Circuit Court clerk by July 2, 2026.
- Where do I file my response?
- File at the clerk's office in the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, Illinois.
- What happens if I miss the July 2, 2026 deadline?
- A judgment or decree by default may be entered against you for the relief the petitioner requested.
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Legal terms in this notice
- notice by publication
- A court method of notifying a party by publishing in a newspaper when their location is unknown.
- answer
- The respondent's written response to the petition, admitting or denying allegations.
- default judgment
- A ruling entered against a party who fails to respond or appear in court.
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)