Illinois Divorce Forms
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Cook County
Joint Simplified Divorce Form
Note: use these forms if you and your spouse ARE filing together.
NO Children / NO Major Assets
Cook County
Traditional Divorce Forms
Note: use these forms if you and your spouse
HAVE children or ANY major assets.
DuPage County
Joint Simplified Divorce Form
Note: use these forms if you and your spouse ARE filing together.
NO Children / NO Major Assets
DuPage County
Traditional Divorce Forms
Note: use these forms if you and your spouse
HAVE children or ANY major assets.
Lake County
Joint Simplified Divorce Form
Note: use these forms if you and your spouse ARE filing together.
NO Children / NO Major Assets
Lake County
Traditional Divorce Forms
Note: use these forms if you and your spouse
HAVE children or ANY major assets.
Will County
Joint Simplified Divorce Form
Note: use these forms if you and your spouse ARE filing together.
NO Children / NO Major Assets
Will County
Traditional Divorce Forms
Note: use these forms if you and your spouse
HAVE children or ANY major assets.
Kendall County
Joint Simplified Divorce Form
Note: use these forms if you and your spouse ARE filing together.
NO Children / NO Major Assets
Kendall County
Traditional Divorce Forms
Note: use these forms if you and your spouse
HAVE children or ANY major assets.
Kane County
Traditional Divorce Forms
Note: use these forms if you and your spouse
HAVE children or ANY major assets.
Illinois Statewide Divorce Forms
Note: Prior to using, please contact your county courthouse to determine if county specific forms are needed.
Illinois Divorce Process Overview
Step 1: Initial Filing
Divorce is never easy, but you and your spouse have both agreed to this divorce and you've reached an agreement on how to divide your property, accounts, debts, and/or child custody. For those without children and limited income, there are forms for “Simplified Dissolution of Marriage”.
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEStart the divorce process
PETITION FOR SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
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NON-MARITAL REAL ESTATE
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FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT
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ADDITIONAL DEBTS & LIABILITIES
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ADDITIONAL PERSONAL PROPERTY & BANK ACCOUNTS
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INTERIM FEE AWARD ORDER
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LETTER TO THE CIRCUIT CLERK
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Step 2: Service of Paperwork
Service of paperwork is a critical step in the process, but admittedly one that can cause tension in an already crumbling relationship.
LETTER TO THE SHERIFF
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SUMMONS PETITION
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
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AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
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AFFIDAVIT FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
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Step 3: Pretrial Hearing
The pretrial is the first opportunity to complete the divorce if an agreement is completed, documented and signed by both parties.
INTERIM FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR SUPPORT
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FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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PARENTING PLAN
Document your divorce agreement
PRE-TRIAL ORDER
Document your divorce agreement
JUDGEMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Document your divorce agreement
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Alternative Divorce Filing Methods in Illinois
Start Divorce Litigation
Divorce Litigation
Get a Mediated Divorce
Divorce Mediation
Get a Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Divorce
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get divorce papers in Illinois?
Illinois divorce papers can be downloaded above in this article. Otherwise, county-specific documents are on each county’s website. The statewide forms are on the Illinois supreme court’s website.
Can I file for divorce by myself?
Yes, you can file for divorce on your own. You do not need the other party or an attorney to file for divorce. But the other party will be a part of the process once you serve them the divorce papers.
How long does it take to get a divorce in Illinois?
The length of a divorce can be anywhere between six months to two years. The sooner parties agree on all the divorce issues, the sooner the divorce concludes.
How do I start the divorce process?
A divorce is started by filing the necessary documents with your local county’s clerk of courts. You pay the fees, serve the other party, and an initial hearing gets scheduled.