Uncontested Divorce

A simple uncontested divorce takes as little as two months, while a contested divorce can take much longer depending on the issues involved. For an uncontested divorce to be finalized, the spouse who petitioned for divorce by filing with the county court must appear at the final hearing. The other spouse is not required to attend, as long as he or she has signed all the necessary documents regarding the marital settlement agreement. #uncontesteddivorce,

Uncontested Divorce

 An uncontested divorce (referred to as a “dissolution of marriage” in Illinois) simply means that both spouses agree on all the key terms of the divorce, including:

• division of the marital assets and debts
• alimony, and
• any other dispute involving your marriage.

If you or your spouse disagree about any of these items, your divorce will be considered "contested" and it will have to go to trial, although you can still settle your case at any time up to the trial date.

Illinois has a special, expedited form of uncontested divorce that should save you time and money if you qualify. It’s called “joint simplified dissolution,” and it’s designed to speed up the process for couples who are able to reach a complete agreement about the terms of their divorce. #uncontesteddivorce, #divorce,