Illinois Divorce Forms & Papers

The spouse filing for dissolution of marriage must have been a resident of Illinois for 90 days immediately prior to filing for dissolution of marriage. The dissolution of marriage may be filed in a county where either spouse resides. [Illinois Annotated Statutes; Chapter 40, Paragraphs 104 and 401]. For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.

The following is the only no-fault ground of divorce in Illinois: Irreconcilable differences has caused the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and reconciliation has failed or further attempts at reconciliation are impractical and the spouses have been living separate and apart without cohabitation for 2 years. (If both spouses consent, the time period becomes 6 months). [Illinois Annotated Statutes; Chapter 40, Paragraph 401].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR ILLINOIS

Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL DISTRICT, COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.
Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDGEMENT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Use the word "County" here.

For detailed divorce laws in Illinois state, please see Illinois Divorce Laws page.

Free Illinois Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".