How to File for Divorce in Illinois

by Summers, Diana Brodman

• ISBN13: 9781572482067
• ISBN10: 1572482060
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc

Summary

Simplifies and thoroughly explains everything you need to know to successfully handle your Illinois divorce

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books	vii
Introduction	xi
The Basics: Marriage and Divorce in Illinois	1	(8)
Marriage
Divorce
The Legal System	9	(6)
Research
County Circuits Courts
Domestic Violence
Child Abuse
Temporary Orders
Annulments and Legal Separations	15	(6)
Annulment
Legal Separation
Attorneys	21	(10)
Needing an Attorney
Finding an Attorney
Understanding Costs
What to Bring to Your First Meeting with an Attorney
Family Law Attorneys
Problems with your Attorney
Divorce Basics	31	(4)
Grounds
Contested and Uncontested
Divorce Mediation
The Divorce Process	35	(8)
Summons
Petition
Appearance and Agreement
Divorce Trial
Disclosure Statements
Simplified Divorce
Marital Property and Maintenance	43	(6)
Marital Property
Maintenance, Spousal Support, or Alimony
Settlement Agreement	49	(6)
Marital Settlement Agreements
Other Agreements that will effect a Divorce
Children and Divorce	55	(4)
Best Interest of the Child
Emotions
Children's Bill of Rights
Child Custody	59	(10)
Custody Agreements
Custody Laws
Types of Custody
Indiscretions of the Custodial Parent
Fathers and Child Custody
Custody Evaluations
Child Abduction
Child Visitation	69	(6)
The Court's View
This Child's Wishes
Visitation Schedules
Changing Schedules
Common Misconceptions
Child Support	75	(10)
The Legal Guidelines
Factors Considered for Marital Support Order
Medical Insurance for the Children
Modifications of Child Support
College Expenses
Support for Non-Minor Children
Enforcement of Child Support
Grandparents' Rights After a Divorce	85	(6)
Visitation
Custody
The Latest Setback in Grandparent's Rights
The Military Divorce	91	(6)
Selecting an Attorney
USFSPA
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Coverage
Other Financial Matters to be Considered	97	(6)
Insurance
Taxes
Estate Planning
Final Thoughts	103	(2)
Glossary	105	(10)
Appendix A: State of Illinois Judicial Circuit Courts	115	(4)
Appendix B: Illinois Statutes	119	(20)
Appendix C: Checklists and Worksheets	139	(12)
Appendix D: Forms	151	(62)
Index	213