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Depositions must be civil, and attorneys must be respectful to witnesses, to the court reporter, and to other attorneys. Counsel must conduct themselves as if they were present in open court.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, briefs in support of or opposition to a motion should be no more than 15 pages, and reply briefs should be no more than 10. Before filing a motion, the movant's counsel must ask opposing counsel whether there is an objection to the motion.

In addition, no party shall serve on any other party more than twenty-five (25) interrogatories in the aggregate without leave of court.

A grouping of formal or informal rules or regulations, adopted and implemented at a local level, that govern the practical or procedural affairs of a local court. These rules detail various procedures such as how to file and format complaints or other documents, serve process, and conduct trials.

Pursuant to Local Rule 83.14, an attorney who is not a member of the General Bar of the Northern District of Illinois may appear in a case only upon being granted leave to appear pro hac vice. A petition for admission under Rule 83.14 is made on a form approved by the Executive Committee.

Each paper original filed and each paper judge's copy shall be flat and unfolded on opaque, unglazed, white paper 8½ x 11 inches in size. It shall be plainly written, typed, printed, or prepared by means of a duplicating process, without erasures or interlineations which materially deface it.

All of the circuit courts in Illinois have mandatory mediation programs for cases involving contested child custody or visitation issues. However, parties can be excused from mediation if the court determines that an impediment to mediation exists, such as domestic violence or a non-cooperative party.

Divorce Mediation in Illinois A mediator assists the couple in identifying and talking through the problems but does not make decisions as an arbitrator does. During this process, a neutral third-party mediator helps divorcing couples work through the issues and conflicts that arise during the divorce.

MEDIATION RULES EACH PARTY MUST HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE AND SETTLE AT THE MEDIATION CONFERENCE. Each side is limited to three participants, one of which should be designated to speak; either or both of the parties may be represented by an attorney, but legal representation is not required.