Court Filing & Document Retrieval in Illinois
Filing with the court — and getting certified copies back — is the step most people dread. SimpleDivorce e-files or counter-files your divorce paperwork and retrieves certified copies of your final decree so you don't have to visit the courthouse. In Illinois, often 4–8 weeks for a fully agreed (joint simplified or uncontested) case.
File My DivorceFiling in Illinois
Court: Circuit Court
Residency: One spouse must have lived in Illinois for at least 90 days before the divorce is finalized.
Filing fee: Roughly $300–$400 depending on county (passed through at cost).
Waiting period: No mandatory separation period when both spouses agree; the 6-month separation presumption of irreconcilable differences can be waived by agreement.
How It Works
- Send us your completed, signed divorce forms
- We file with the correct court by e-filing or counter filing
- We pay the court filing fee on your behalf (passed through at cost)
- We retrieve certified copies of your stamped filing and final decree
FAQ
SimpleDivorce prepares your Illinois divorce paperwork and handles court filing & document retrieval start to finish. One spouse must have lived in Illinois for at least 90 days before the divorce is finalized.