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Uncontested Divorce in Illinois

A simple, affordable uncontested divorce in Illinois. SimpleDivorce prepares court-ready forms, handles filing and service on your spouse, and keeps you updated to the final decree.

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Filing an Uncontested Divorce in Illinois

Where you file

Circuit Court

Residency requirement

One spouse must have lived in Illinois for at least 90 days before the divorce is finalized.

Court 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.

Grounds

Illinois is a pure no-fault state — irreconcilable differences is the sole ground for dissolution.

Typical timeline

Often 4–8 weeks for a fully agreed (joint simplified or uncontested) case.

Typical timeline: Often 4–8 weeks for a fully agreed (joint simplified or uncontested) case.

Common Illinois Divorce Forms

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
Marital Settlement Agreement
Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage

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Frequently Asked Questions

SimpleDivorce prepares your Illinois divorce forms, walks you and your spouse through signing, and can file with the court and serve your spouse. You never visit a courthouse unless the court requires a brief final hearing.

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