Divorce Papers

The spouse filing for dissolution of marriage must have been a resident of Illinois for 90 days immediately prior to filing for dissolution of marriage. The dissolution of marriage may be filed in a county where either spouse resides. [Illinois Annotated Statutes; Chapter 40, Paragraphs 104 and 401].

The following is the only no-fault ground of divorce in Illinois: Irreconcilable differences has caused the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and reconciliation has failed or further attempts at reconciliation are impractical and the spouses have been living separate and apart without cohabitation for 2 years. (If both spouses consent, the time period becomes 6 months). [Illinois Annotated Statutes; Chapter 40, Paragraph 401].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR ILLINOIS

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL DISTRICT, COUNTY, ILLINOIS
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
3. Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
4. Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.
5. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDGEMENT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
6. Use the word "County" here.

Free Illinois Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

• Appearance and Consent
• Affidavit of Separation and Waiver of Two Year Period
• Glossary of terms
• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Joint Affidavit Regarding Separation of the Parties, Division of Property and Waiver
• Judgment
• Procedures for Filing Pro-Se Uncontested Divorce
• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
• Review the Resources you may need to obtain your order
• Understanding the Law

Illinois Divorce Instructions

• Instructions for completeing the forms - The Marital Settlement Agreement
• Glossary of terms you should be aware of while going through your divorce
• Review your State's Guidelines

Forms & Documents

• Form 1- Uniform Support Petition
• Form 2- Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
• Form 3- Process Service Memorandum
• Form 4- Non-Military Affidavit
• Form 5- Financial Affidavit
• Form 6- Motion for Health Insurance Coverage
• Form 7- Final Judgment Modifying Child Support

Illinois Divorce Court Forms

• Documents for the Court

Illinois Divoce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

• Declaration under the Child Custody Act
• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

Your Divorce Forms

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

Illinois Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend

• Affidavit by a third party

Divorce Form for Your Spouse

• Answer and Affidavit in response