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Why do our own Divorce online?
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If you and your spouse can come to an agreement on what to do with your property, and any issues regarding children, you can complete your own divorce papers quickly and cost effectively by doing it yourself online.
The DivorceWriter™ fee is just $149.
DivorceWriter is not a law firm and is not designed to be used for all divorces. If you have a "contested" divorce or need legal advice, you should consult an attorney licensed to practice law in Illinois. |
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How long does a Illinois divorce take?
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The DivorceWriter documents and instructions allow you to complete your divorce as quickly as possible. When you file an uncontested Petition for Dissolution (divorce), you schedule a hearing with the court clerk where your divorce will be finalized. This hearing, where your divorce is finalized, is usually scheduled one to two months from the date the Petition is filed.
If you qualify for a Simplified Divorce, you may be able to schedule your hearing on the same day you file (or within a week).
In Illinois you need to live separately from your spouse for six months before the divorce can be finalized. |
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Are court filing fees included with my purchase? |
No. Each county in Illinois charges a filing fee when you file your divorce. The filing fees vary, but typically are in the $250-$300 range. If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may be eligible to have the fee waived (your court clerk can provide details).
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Do both of us have to go to Court? |
No. Although both of you will be signing the documents, only one of you has to be present at the court hearing.
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What is an Illinois "Simplified" Divorce? |
A Simplified Divorce (or Dissolution) is a fast and easy way to complete an Illinois divorce, but there are several requirements. For instance, you must have no children, be married 8 years or less, and make less than a combined $35,000 annually. You can use the DivorceWriter interview to determine whether you qualify for a Simplified divorce. |
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Do you provide Cook County versions of your documents? |
Yes. If you select Cook County as your filing County, we send you the official Cook County forms. If you select another county, we send Illinois specifc forms that work throughout the rest of the state. |
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How long can we take to complete the online interview? |
You can take as long as you need to complete the online interview. With your divorce purchase you are given a password protected account allowing you to access it at any time. When you have completed the online interview to your 100%, select the "Submit for Printing" button. |
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Can I make changes after receiving the printed documents?
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Yes. If you entered something incorrectly, or your circumstances have changed requiring updates to your documents, you can make the changes from your account and we will reprint your documents at no additional charge.
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What documents do we receive?
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After you finish the online interview, we will mail you all of the documents you need to file your divorce — completely filled out and ready to sign. You will receive the following documents filled out with the answers you provided in the interview:
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
- Entry of Appearance, Waiver, and Consent
- Affidavit of Separation and Waiver of Two-Year Period
- Marital Settlement Agreement
- Parenting Plan*
- UCCJEA Declaration*
- Petitioner's Financial Affidavit
- Respondent's Financial Affidavit
- Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
Unlike our competition, we send you multiple copies of your documents so you do not need to waste time and money making copies.
*Certain documents are only sent in cases where children are involved. If you have a Cook County divorce or a Simplified Divorce, your documents may differ. |
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What is the process for filing our Illinois Divorce?
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Note: The general instructions presented here are for informational purposes, you will receive detailed easy-to-follow guidelines for filing your Illinois divorce with your purchase.
STEP 1: Review your Documents
Review and sign the documents. A notary may be required for some documents.
STEP 2: Filing the Petition
- The petitioner goes to the Clerk of the Court's office (county specific contact information included with documents).
- File the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and any supporting documents.
- Pay the County court filing fee.
- Schedule your hearing date.
STEP 3 : Finalizing Your Divorce
Only the person, who filed the petition, has to go to the court hearing.
- Bring your Judgment and copies of the documents you filed with the Petition to the hearing.
- When your case is called be prepared to answer a few questions the judge may ask before he/she signs the Judgment (sample testimony guidelines are provided with documents)
Once your Judgment is signed, your divorce is final. |
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Why use DivorceWriter to prepare our Divorce?
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| Simple and Fast |
DivorceWriter's easy-to-use web site allows you to create your own complete and custom divorce papers. |
| Covers many real life situations |
Features include child custody, child support, property, debt, changing your name back, and much more. |
| Exceptional value |
At a price of $149.00, you'll receive more and save substantially over other online offerings. |
| Customer 100% |
Your purchases are backed by a money back 100% guarantee. If your divorce papers are rejected by the court, we will refund your purchase in full. |
| It's private and secure |
DivorceWriter.com uses encryption to communicate any personal data to our secure servers. |
| Integrity |
Pro Se Planning, Inc. has an "A" rating with the Better Business Bureau. Our record is exemplary. |
| Customer service |
Exceptional customer service by phone or e-mail. |
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