In re Marriage of Villarosa

Petitioner Phyllis Villarosa appeals from an order of the circuit court of Champaign County granting respondent Gregory Villarosa’s “Special and Limited Appearance and Motion to Quash Summons.” Petitioner’s contention on appeal is that by including paragraph No. 8 in respondent’s motion, it became a general appearance.

Respondent’s motion is based upon there being no personal jurisdiction in Illinois. It is a five-page motion, consisting of nine paragraphs and an attached two-page affidavit with eight paragraphs. All the various paragraphs relate to the lack of personal jurisdiction, with a…