How Do You Apply For A Fast Divorce In Illinois?
So you want a fast divorce in Illinois? The most streamlined option, known as a joint simplified divorce, takes at least six months and comes with a lot of restrictions. Among them: the divorce must be uncontested and “no fault”; the couple cannot have had any children; and their assets must be very limited. Meet residency requirements. To file for a joint simplified divorce, either you or your spouse must have lived in Illinois for at least 90 days. Choose your grounds. A joint simplified divorce is filed on “no fault” grounds, otherwise known in Illinois as “irreconcilable differences.” However, you and your spouse must both agree to a separation period of six months before you file a Petition of Dissolution of Marriage. If both of you want a divorce, a Waiver of Two Year Statutory Period of Separation must also be filed (a two-year separation period is required for “no fault” grounds if only one of the spouses wants a divorce). Meet the criteria for a joint simplified divorce, indiv
