Temporary maintenance (alimony) refers to payments made to your spouse or partner while the two of you are getting or currently are legally separated, OR are in the process of getting a divorce or dissolving your civil union.
Civil union property refers to all proprety, including debts and other financial commitments, that is acquired by either partner in a civil union AFTER the effective date of the civil union. This date can be found on your civil union license. The following is NOT considered to be civil union property: gifts or inheritances any property acquire
A counter-petition is a petition that can be filed by the respondent to a dissolution of marriage (divorce) or dissolution of civil union case. Counter-petitions may be filed in order to either express a desire to preserve the marriage or union, or to allow the respondent to otherwise express their desired outcome from the divorce or dissolution o
Certain aspects of a (martial) settlement agreement may be modified, but ONLY IF it can be shown to a judge that doing so is in the best interests of both parties and/or their children.A substantial change in one's financial circumstances, such as a change in employment status or the added presence of a mental or physical disability, may warrant a
Attorney's fees refers to the costs associated with hiring and being represented by an attorney in court, to be assessed throughout the duration of dissolution of marriage (divorce) or dissolution of civil union case. As part of a (marital) settlement agreement, one party may be ordered to pay attorney's fees for their ex-spouse or ex-partner. Thi
A Qualified (Illinois) Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a court order issued during a divorce, dissolution of civil union, or legal separation case. QDROs decide how a couple's retirement savings will be divided among each other after they separate. If a couple does not have any retirement savings, a QDRO will not be ordered.
If both you and your spouse or partner are in agreement to get a divorce or dissolve a civil union, a joint petition for simplified dissolution is the fastest way to dissolve the marriage or civil union in Illinois.You may be able to file for a joint petition for simplified dissolution if ALL of the following conditions are met:You and your spouse/
Temporary child support refers to a type of child support payment to be made to your spouse or partner while the two of you are legally separated, and/or are currently in the process of dissolving your marriage (divorce) or dissolving your civil union.Generally speaking, a spouse or partner will only be ordered to pay temporary child support if bot
Property divisions refers to the process through which marital property or civil union property is distributed among both spouses or partners during a dissolution of marriage (divorce) or dissolution of civil union case.Dividing assets contained in a couple's shared retirement account requires a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO).Property di
Temporary custody is a temporary allocation of parental responsibilities (custody) to you, your spouse or partner, or both. This temporary allocation can only be made while the two of you are legally separated, and/or are currently in the process of divorcing or dissolving your civil union.If temporary custody is ordered, one parent will become the
Conciliation refers to actions taken by a judge or the other party to a dissolution of marriage (divorce) or dissolution of civil union case to repair the damages of the marriage or civil union. If a judge believes there exists the potential for reconciliation, they may order that both parties take part in a conciliation conference to determine if
A civil union license, otherwise known as a civil union certificate, is a document that confirms that both partners have entered into a legally recognized civil union. In order to enter into a civil union in the state of Illinois, both parties must sign the civil union license, and pay a $60 USD filing fee. If you cannot pay the fee, you may be a
A prove-up is the final hearing of a dissolution of marriage (divorce) or dissolution of civil union case. The hearing is typically conducted with a hearing officer, who guides both parties through the process of settling on the final terms of their (marital) settlement agreement. Prove-up hearing will only take place if the parties are ready to
A dissolution of civil union is the process through which two partners exit a legal civil union. In order to dissolve a civil union in Illinois, both partners must either be legally separated for a period of at least six (6) months, or otherwise prove that they have been living separately for a period of at least six (6) months. Additionally, you
Interim attorney's fees refers to the costs associated with hiring and being represented by an attorney in court, to be assessed periodically throughout the duration of a legal separation, dissolution of marriage (divorce), or dissolution of civil union case. An award of interim attorney's fees may be based on, but is not limited to the followi
Tax exemptions for minor children, otherwise known as dependency exemptions, is a certain amount of income related to the cost of caring for and raising a minor chid(s) that is deducted from one's annual tax payments.If you are the legal parent, or have been allocated parental responsibilities (custody) of a minor child(s) you may be able to claim
Temporary child support refers to a type of child support payment to be made to your spouse or partner while the two of you are legally separated, and/or are currently in the process of dissolving your marriage (divorce) or dissolving your civil union.Generally speaking, a spouse or partner will only be ordered to pay temporary child support if bot
Interim attorney's fees refers to the costs associated with hiring and being represented by an attorney in court, to be assessed periodically throughout the duration of a legal separation, dissolution of marriage (divorce), or dissolution of civil union case. An award of interim attorney's fees may be based on, but is not limited to the followi
A counter-petition is a petition that can be filed by the respondent to a dissolution of marriage (divorce) or dissolution of civil union case. Counter-petitions may be filed in order to either express a desire to preserve the marriage or union, or to allow the respondent to otherwise express their desired outcome from the divorce or dissolution o
A prove-up is the final hearing of a dissolution of marriage (divorce) or dissolution of civil union case. The hearing is typically conducted with a hearing officer, who guides both parties through the process of settling on the final terms of their (marital) settlement agreement. Prove-up hearing will only take place if the parties are ready to
A Qualified (Illinois) Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a court order issued during a divorce, dissolution of civil union, or legal separation case. QDROs decide how a couple's retirement savings will be divided among each other after they separate. If a couple does not have any retirement savings, a QDRO will not be ordered.
Attorney's fees refers to the costs associated with hiring and being represented by an attorney in court, to be assessed throughout the duration of dissolution of marriage (divorce) or dissolution of civil union case. As part of a (marital) settlement agreement, one party may be ordered to pay attorney's fees for their ex-spouse or ex-partner. Thi
Temporary maintenance (alimony) refers to payments made to your spouse or partner while the two of you are getting or currently are legally separated, OR are in the process of getting a divorce or dissolving your civil union.
Civil union property refers to all proprety, including debts and other financial commitments, that is acquired by either partner in a civil union AFTER the effective date of the civil union. This date can be found on your civil union license. The following is NOT considered to be civil union property: gifts or inheritances any property acquire
Conciliation refers to actions taken by a judge or the other party to a dissolution of marriage (divorce) or dissolution of civil union case to repair the damages of the marriage or civil union. If a judge believes there exists the potential for reconciliation, they may order that both parties take part in a conciliation conference to determine if
Property divisions refers to the process through which marital property or civil union property is distributed among both spouses or partners during a dissolution of marriage (divorce) or dissolution of civil union case.Dividing assets contained in a couple's shared retirement account requires a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO).Property di
A dissolution of civil union is the process through which two partners exit a legal civil union. In order to dissolve a civil union in Illinois, both partners must either be legally separated for a period of at least six (6) months, or otherwise prove that they have been living separately for a period of at least six (6) months. Additionally, you
Certain aspects of a (martial) settlement agreement may be modified, but ONLY IF it can be shown to a judge that doing so is in the best interests of both parties and/or their children.A substantial change in one's financial circumstances, such as a change in employment status or the added presence of a mental or physical disability, may warrant a
A civil union license, otherwise known as a civil union certificate, is a document that confirms that both partners have entered into a legally recognized civil union. In order to enter into a civil union in the state of Illinois, both parties must sign the civil union license, and pay a $60 USD filing fee. If you cannot pay the fee, you may be a
Temporary custody is a temporary allocation of parental responsibilities (custody) to you, your spouse or partner, or both. This temporary allocation can only be made while the two of you are legally separated, and/or are currently in the process of divorcing or dissolving your civil union.If temporary custody is ordered, one parent will become the
If both you and your spouse or partner are in agreement to get a divorce or dissolve a civil union, a joint petition for simplified dissolution is the fastest way to dissolve the marriage or civil union in Illinois.You may be able to file for a joint petition for simplified dissolution if ALL of the following conditions are met:You and your spouse/
Tax exemptions for minor children, otherwise known as dependency exemptions, is a certain amount of income related to the cost of caring for and raising a minor chid(s) that is deducted from one's annual tax payments.If you are the legal parent, or have been allocated parental responsibilities (custody) of a minor child(s) you may be able to claim
This article explains the requirements for a couple living in Illinois to file a petition for joint simplified divorce. This divorce petition makes it quick and easy for spouses to get a divorce, but is only available to those that meet specific requirements.Note that all information in this article applies equally to both married couples and
This article explains the requirements for a couple living in Illinois to file a petition for joint simplified divorce. This divorce petition makes it quick and easy for spouses to get a divorce, but is only available to those that meet specific requirements.Note that all information in this article applies equally to both married couples and
