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Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution

Please note that the legal information presented on this page is written for those living in the state of Illinois.

What Does it Mean?

If you and your spouse or partner agree to a divorce or to dissolve your civil union, a joint-petition for simplified dissolution is the fastest way to do so.

Things You Should Know

You can only file for a joint-petition for simplified dissolution if:

  1. You and your spouse/partner DO NOT have any minor children together. This includes adopted minor children, as well as being pregnant
  2. Both you and your spouse/partner are able to support yourselves financially (without help from the other)
  3. Either you or your spouse/partner is a resident of Illinois, or is stationed as a member of the military for at least 90 days
  4. You and your spouse/partner were together for LESS than eight (8) years
  5. You and your spouse/partner waive the right to receive alimony (maintenance) payments from the other; and
  6. Meet all additional financial requirements

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