INSTRUCTIONS: ILLINOIS DIVORCE WITHOUT MINOR CHILDREN PACKET

If filing for divorce in the state of Illinois without any minor children, you may obtain a packet from the Law School of Southern Illinois University which contains all the forms you will need to initiate the divorce process. This article discusses the contents of this Illinois Divorce without Minor Children Packet.

Illinois Divorce Without Minor Children Packet Step 1: The first form is the Application To Sue As A Poor Person, a request for a waiver of the divorce application filing fee if you cannot afford to pay it.

Illinois Divorce Without Minor Children Packet Step 2: The second and third forms can be filled out by the person responding as the defendant to a petition for divorce. These forms for Entry of Appearance, Waiver and Consent give the defendant's consent to waive their right to file a counter-response to the petition. The first form is for civilians, while the second is for members of the armed forces.

Illinois Divorce Without Minor Children Packet Step 3: The fourth form is a Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage that will be issued by a judge once the divorce has been processed. This form can only be obtained in court.

Illinois Divorce Without Minor Children Packet Step 4: The fifth form is the Petition for Dissolution Of Marriage (No Children) you must file detailing all aspects of your marriage and requests from the court on what you wish for them to do.

Illinois Divorce Without Minor Children Packet Step 5: The sixth form, the Stipulation To Waiver of the Two Year Requirement, is only for couples who have lived separately for more than six months but less than two years, who both consent to proceed with divorce.

Illinois Divorce Without Minor Children Packet Step 6: The seventh form, the Notice of Hearing, is sent to the defendant to inform them of the upcoming hearing date. The eighth form is a Certificate filed with the court confirming you took this step.

Illinois Divorce Without Minor Children Packet Step 7: The ninth form is the Judgment you complete noting the terms of the judge's ruling and send to your spouse, while the tenth form is the certificate filed with the court confirming you mailed this document.