Form Dv-I 117.1 - How To Get A Divorce (No Children)

Form Dv-I 117.1 - How To Get A Divorce (No Children) - Illinois

HOW TO GET A DIVORCE (NO CHILDREN)

Table of Contents

Introduction to Getting a Divorce in Illinois (No Children)…………………………….

What forms you need to start a divorce case, where to find the forms, what information you need to

complete the forms, and potential court costs in a divorce case.

Step 1: Complete Forms…………………….………………………………………………..

How to fill out the court forms needed to ask the court for a divorce.

Step 2: What do I do after I fill out my forms? .…………………………………………..

Where to file your court forms and how to tell your spouse/partner about the divorce case.

Step 3: How to get ready for court and present your case to the judge…………….. 5

How to get a court date, other court forms you may need, and what to do before your court hearing.

Step 4: What Do I Do After the Court Date……………………….……………………….. 6

What you must do to complete your case.

WARNING:

You cannot use this guide and the forms unless you have an address for your spouse or partner.

This guide gives general instructions on how to complete a simple divorce case.

It cannot and does not cover everything that might happen in a divorce case. If you do not understand whether these

instructions apply to your case, you should speak with a lawyer.

How divorce cases are handled by a judge can vary from county to county.

There may be requirements in your county that are not covered in these instructions. Ask the Circuit Clerk if your county

has local rules and, if so, where you can get a copy.

Find Illinois Supreme Court approved forms at:

DV-I 117.2

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Form Dv-I 117.1 - How To Get A Divorce (No Children) - Illinois