To file for divorce in Illinois, either you or your spouse must have lived in Illinois for at least 90 days immediately before the filing for divorce AND there is no other divorce pending in any other state or jurisdiction.
If your spouse is on active military service, you can ask for divorce, but the court might not be able to give you a divorce. If your minor children have not lived in Illinois for at least 6 months, the court may not be able to decide on a parenting plan for the children.
Example of an Illinois Divorce Paper
Illinois Divorce Papers
With No Minor Children
To initiate a divorce with no minor children, you will need the following Illinois divorce papers:
- Illinois Divorce No Children – Getting Started
- Illinois How To Get a Divorce No Children – Instructions
- Illinois Petition For Dissolution of Marriage No Children
- Illinois Entry of Appearance Dissolution of Marriage No Children
- Illinois Non-Marital Real Estate
- Illinois Financial Affidavit
- Illinois Summons Petition For Dissolution of Marriage
- Illinois Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage No Children
- Illinois Letter To Sheriff Serving Summons and Forms
With Minor Children
To initiate a divorce with minor children, you will need the following Illinois divorce papers:
- Illinois Divorce With Children – Getting Started
- Illinois How To Get a Divorce With Children – Instructions
- Illinois Petition For Dissolution of Marriage With Children
- Illinois Entry of Appearance Dissolution of Marriage With Children
- Illinois Non-Marital Real Estate
- Illinois Summons Petition For Dissolution of Marriage
- Illinois Parenting Plan
- Illinois Financial Affidavit
- Illinois Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage With Children
- Illinois Certification Agreement
- Illinois Letter To Sheriff Serving Summons and Forms
- Illinois Order For Support
Other forms may be required by the court. The clerk of court will let you know if additional forms are required.