How do I file for divorce in Illinois?

Filing for divorce means one or both parties want to end the marriage. A divorce can be contested (spouses do not agree) or uncontested (spouses agree). An uncontested divorce means that the spouses agree to not only getting a divorce, but to all the issues involved in the divorce.

When divorcing with children, you need to address issues such as child support, physical custody and legal custody.

When divorcing with no minor children your issues are simply procedural and economic.

Divorcing in a military family may be different. State Side Legal offers more information on what you need to know.

Please note, you may want to contact a lawyer before filing. After filling out your divorce forms, you will need to file them with the appropriate circuit clerk:

Circuit Court Clerks

Fulton
P.O. Box 152
Lewistown, Illinois 61542
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Hancock
P.O. Box 189
Carthage, Illinois 62321
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Henderson
P.O. Box 546
Oquawka, Illinois 61469
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Knox
200 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

McDonough
#1 Courthouse Square
Macomb, Illinois 61455
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Warren
100 West Broadway
Monmouth, Illinois 61462
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]