Name Change — Waukegan (26 DN 127)
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A dissolution of marriage case was filed by Lilly Heap Stanton against Savath Ouch in Lake County; the respondent must file an appearance or answer by July 29, 2026, or a default judgment may be entered. The notice was published per court affidavit.
Key Takeaways
- Respondent Savath Ouch must file by July 29, 2026
- Case is for Dissolution of Marriage and other relief
- Default judgment may be entered if no appearance
- Filed in Lake County Circuit Court (Case No. 26 DN 127)
- Published
- Category
- Name Change
- City
- Waukegan
- Case #
- 26 DN 127
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If you don't respond
If no answer or appearance is filed in the Clerk's office by July 29, 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 your written answer or appearance to the Lake County Circuit Clerk at the Waukegan courthouse by July 29, 2026.
- 2
Get legal help
Contact a family law attorney immediately to prepare a response before the July 29, 2026 deadline.
- 3
Confirm filing
After filing, obtain a stamped copy or court receipt from the Lake County Circuit Clerk for your records.
Frequently asked questions
- What happens if I am Savath Ouch and do nothing?
- A default judgment may be entered against you on or after July 29, 2026, granting the petitioner's requests.
- Where do I file my answer or appearance?
- File it in the Clerk's office at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, Illinois.
- What is the deadline to respond to this notice?
- You must file an answer or appearance on or before July 29, 2026.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Notice by Publication
- A method of notifying a person of a court action by publishing in a newspaper when their address is unknown.
- Answer
- A formal written response filed by the respondent admitting or denying the petition's claims.
- Decree by Default
- A court order granting the petitioner's requested relief because the respondent failed to respond.
Full Notice Text
In the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Lake County, Illinois Lilly Heap Stanton, Petitioner vs. Savath Ouch, Respondent Case No. 26 DN 127 Notice by Publication The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Savath Ouch, respondent, that this case has been commenced in this court by the peti- tioner against you for Dissolution of Marriage 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 29, 2026, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. Dated: 5/20/2026 /s/ Erin Cartwright Weinstein Lake County Circuit Clerk Published in Daily Herald May 22, 29, June 5, 2026 (332863)