INSTRUCTIONS: JOINT PETITION FOR SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (WILL COUNTY) (Form 49A)

Couples who have not been married for more than 8 years in Will County, Illinois may file a joint petition for simplified dissolution of marriage provided they do not have any children together. Additionally, the wife cannot be pregnant, neither spouse may earn more than $20,000, the combined income of both spouses cannot be greater than $35,000, and at least one spouse must have resided in the state of Illinois for at least 90 days. Note that spouses must have lived at least six months apart before they can file this petition jointly. This form is solely for people completing a divorce without an attorney. The document may be obtained from the website of the Will County Circuit Court.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 1: Enter the names of the plaintiffs and defendants at the top of page one.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 2: In sections one and two, give the names, jobs, current occupation and ages of each spouse. Indicate whether each spouse has or has not lived in the state for 90 days or more.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 3: In section three, where indicated, enter the date and location of the marriage.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 4: Type or print the wife's name in section four to indicate she is not pregnant to her knowledge.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 5: In section five, give the number of months, days and years the spouses have lived apart.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 6: In section nine, list both parties' income.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 7: If the wife wishes to have her former or maiden norm restored following separation, she should note this in section 11 and again in section C.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 8: Both parties should sign the bottom of the second page.

Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage (Will County) 49A Step 9: Both parties must sign and date the third page before a notary public.