Uncontested Divorce in Illinois

Category: Filing for Divorce in Illinois

  • Now serving Champaign and Sangamon counties, in Illinois

    If you want to start an uncontested divorce in Champaign or Sangamon county, we can help you get that done – for a flat fee. Check out this article for a bit more information.

    Flat fees for divorce by agreement

    In both Champaign and Sangamon counties, we offer representation for a flat fee.

    This allows clients to pay one fee that covers court costs, and representation by an attorney.

    We can do this because we have simplified the process for an uncontested divorce in Illinois. In fact, almost all clients need to make only one trip to court!

    Locations of the courts

    Both Champaign and Sangamon counties have only one location for their “divorce court.”

    Champaign County divorce court, in Urbana:

    Sangamon County divorce court, in Springfield, Illinois:

    How long does it take to get an uncontested divorce?

    An uncontested divorce in the Illinois counties of Champaign and Sangamon can be fairly quick – certainly quicker than fighting in court!

    Normally, an uncontested divorce takes one to two months from start to finish. How long it takes depends upon the following factors:

    1. How quickly you give necessary information to your uncontested divorce lawyer
    2. The complexity of your case
    3. How quickly you and your spouse sign necessary documents
    4. The court’s processing time for various documents
    5. The court’s availability for a court date to finalize your case

    Agreement makes an uncontested divorce possible

    An uncontested divorce is possible when people are in agreement. And agreement is the reasons an uncontested divorce can be fast, and affordable.

  • FAQ: The best Evanston divorce lawyer

    Are you looking for the best Evanston divorce lawyer? If so, you probably live in Evanston, want a lawyer nearby, and want a lawyer to do a good job.

    Check out this FAQ about finding the best divorce lawyer in Evanston.

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  • To understand uncontested divorce . . .

    As an Illinois uncontested divorce lawyer, I like to help people understand how simple and fast an uncontested divorce can be. So I thought it might be useful to display the process visually. So if you want to understand uncontested divorce in Illinois, check out . . .

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  • 6 month waiting period for divorce?

    You might think a fast and affordable uncontested divorce in Illinois is going to be delayed by a 6-month waiting period. Maybe you hearing about this waiting period from a friend, or you saw something about it online. If you are worried about the 6-month waiting period, read on.

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  • FAQ: Being Ready to Start an Uncontested Divorce

    If you think you want to start an uncontested divorce in Illinois, you probably have an idea it can be a fast and affordable way to get divorced, with a lawyer, for a flat fee. However, you might still have questions about whether or not you are really ready to get started. That’s why I wrote this FAQ on being read to start an uncontested divorce. (more…)

  • “Someone told me” . . . Divorce Myths Busted

    As a lawyer who handles doesn’t of uncontested divorces each year, I get a lot of calls. And I’ve written many articles about how quick and easy it can be to start an uncontested divorce in Illinois (like this one).

    But people always come at me with “Someone told me . . .” followed by a bunch of nonsense. So I wanted to bust some of those Illinois divorce myths. (more…)

  • Uncontested Divorce or Mediation? Starting the process in Illinois.

    As an uncontested divorce lawyer and divorce mediator in Illinois, I often speak with people who want to get an amicable divorce. They know that an uncontested divorce is the fastest and most affordable way to get divorced in Illinois. Still, they are not quite sure whether they need to mediate, or just get started with their divorce.  (more…)

  • Top 5 Question in Uncontested Divorce

    Want to start an uncontested divorce in Illinois? Then you should check out these top 5 questions in uncontested divorce in Illinois. It might help you get a fast and affordable amicable divorce. Or, if you are ready to get started now, contact us online or or call me at 224-300-0529. (more…)

  • Want the best uncontested divorce lawyer?

    If you want the best uncontested divorce lawyer in Illinois, you’ve come to the right place! This article will give you some things to think about when you are ready to start your divorce. When you hire the right Illinois divorce lawyer, your divorce can be fast, and affordable.

    I noticed many people search the internet for “best divorce lawyer.” Frankly, I’m not sure any one lawyer is the best for everybody. So in this article I give you a few things to think about. Or, if you’re ready to get started, you can call me at 224-300-0529.
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  • Trying divorce without a lawyer? Read this!

    If you want the most affordable uncontested divorce possible, you might think about doing it without a lawyer. However, is an uncontested divorce lawyer who represents people for a flat fee, I can tell you that’s a bad idea. If you want a fast and affordable uncontested divorce in Illinois, then using a lawyer is your best bet.

    Sometimes, you don’t know what you don’t know. And that’s most often the case with divorce. This article is about the benefits of hiring a lawyer for an uncontested divorce in Illinois. (more…)