Illinois Filing For Divorce Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• How Do I File For Divorce?
  Filing for divorce is like initiating any other civil lawsuit – you must first file papers at the courthouse (a “Complaint”).  Many states have the necessary forms available … more
• Can I file for divorce without a lawyer?
  While you always have the right to file for divorce without a lawyer, it is generally not advisable to do so, particularly when your divorce involves children, retirement accounts, other … more
• What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Illinois?
  A divorce petition must be verified and set forth: the age, occupation, residence and, length of residence of each party; the date of marriage and place where it was registered; whether a petition … more
• What are Grounds for Divorce in Illinois?
  In Illinois, a divorce may be granted if one of the following grounds is proven: the respondent was impotent at the time of marriage and continues to be impotent; the respondent had a living … more
• What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in Illinois?
  Either one of the spouses must be an Illinois resident for 90 days prior to commencing a divorce proceeding or a finding of divorce being issued. (Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of … more