petition for dissolution of marriage illinois template

[Note: This paragraph must describe sufficient legal basis for divorce as recognized by the laws of the State of Illinois. Grounds for No-Fault: Petitioner wishes a dissolution of marriage with Respondent based on the following grounds: Neither the Petitioner or Respondent has been involved in any litigation or other proceeding involving the other party in this or any other jurisdiction with respect to their marriage or any other domestic matter.Ħ. The Respondent has agreed to file an Affidavit of Consent in this cause. Jurisdiction: This Court is that of proper jurisdiction to hear this cause. Children: Petitioner and Respondent have the following children born or adopted into their marriage: An official copy of the marriage license is attached to this PETITION OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE.Ĥ. Marriage: On _, _, in _ (city), _ (county), _ (state), the Petitioner and Respondent married.

Respondent's Residence: Respondent resides at _ and has been a resident of the State of Illinois for _. Petitioner's Residence: Petitioner resides at _ and has been a resident of the State of Illinois for _. The Petitioner, _, respectfully declares the following:ġ. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _ JUDICIAL DISTRICT, _ COUNTY, ILLINOIS In re: the Marriage of (Note: if both spouses consent, the required period for living separate and apart is six months.) Illinois law recognizes only the following grounds as sufficient for granting a no-fault divorce: Irreconcilable differences that have caused the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, and reconciliation has failed or further attempts at reconciliation are impractical the spouses have been living separate and apart without cohabitation for two years. Please note that in Paragraph 5 (Grounds for Divorce), the Petitioner will need to specify grounds for divorce that are recognized as valid within the State of Illinois. Most courts will require that this form be completed and filed along with a Marital Settlement Agreement (Minor Children). Uncontested Divorce About this Form: This is a no-fault divorce form for use within the State of Illinois (PETITION OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE). Illinois No-Fault Divorce (Minor Children)

Petition for dissolution of marriage illinois template