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 for dissolution of marriage is pending in any other county or state; that the jurisdictional requirements for divorce are satisfied; the grounds upon which divorce is sought; the names, ages, and addresses of all living children of the marriage and a statement as to whether the wife is pregnant; any child support, child custody, or spousal support agreements reached by the parties and; the relief sought. (Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, 750 ILCS 5/403)
Other Illinois Filing For Divorce FAQs
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What are Grounds for Divorce in Illinois?
A: 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 … More -
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What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in Illinois?
A: 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 … More
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