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What We Cover In This Article<\/strong><\/p>\n

Divorce Laws<\/a> | Residency Requirements<\/a> | Grounds for Divorce<\/a> | Divorce Attorney<\/a> | Filing for Divorce<\/a> | Online Divorce<\/a> | How Long?<\/a> | Divorce Costs<\/a> | Custody<\/a> | Child Support<\/a> | Alimony<\/a> | Division of Asset<\/a> | Common-Law Marriage<\/a> | Alternatives<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Deciding to end your marriage isn't something that is easy. Regardless of your reason for seeking a divorce<\/a>, deciding to go forward with it can be one of the most stressful life events. Even if it's for the best, it's never easy closing a chapter in your life and starting a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making the decision to divorce your spouse is only the first step. Pursuing the divorce<\/a> and all the steps that it entails brings on a whole new set of challenges. There's a lot to consider, from the various divorce laws in Illinois to custody and alimony considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you're ready to move forward with your divorce, our complete guide to getting a divorce in Illinois can help guide you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Divorce Laws in Illinois<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the United States, each state handles divorces a little differently<\/a>. Some states require there to be a legitimate reason for the divorce, whereas others can pursue a divorce because the marriage is irretrievably broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each state has its own laws and regulations to ensure that each divorce goes as smoothly as possible, even the tricky ones. Illinois has specific residency laws for those looking for a divorce and several laws in place so the courts can decide how to divide everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marital Property Laws<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In some divorce cases, spouses can agree on how to divide everything, and there's no issue. When two people can't come to terms that they both agree with, the division of marital property law helps. Illinois is an equitable property state, not equal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that the property that you and your spouse share will not be split equally but fairly. This equitable division law helps the courts make rational decisions surrounding divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contested Divorce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Contested divorces are the most common. A contested divorce is when both or one spouse doesn't agree with the terms laid out in the divorce agreement. Or, both spouses don't agree on every single aspect of the divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time, contested divorces happen when children under 18 are involved. When parents divorce, there's always going to be one parent that's in the child's life more than the other; hence tensions arise. There are plenty of other reasons divorce can be contested too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros & Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n
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