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Counter-Petition

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

What Does it Mean?

A counter-petition is a petition that can be filed by the respondent to a divorce or dissolution of civil union case.

Things You Should Know

Counter-petitions can be filed to tell the court that a person doesn't want to end the relationship. They can also used to allow the respondent to express their own wishes for the outcome of a divorce or dissolution case.

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