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Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE [1. Judicial Circuit] JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF [2. County]

Case No: [3. Case Number]

[4. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [5. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [4. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [5. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Illinois for at least ninety (90) days immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with 750 ILCS 5/401. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and have lived separate and apart for a continuous period in excess of six (6) months. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

The parties have irreconcilable differences which have caused the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, and efforts at reconciliation have failed or would be impracticable and not in the best interests of the family, in accordance with 750 ILCS 5/401. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [8. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Maintenance

The parties have agreed that maintenance, also known as spousal support, shall be as follows: [9. Maintenance Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' agreement regarding property, debts, and maintenance;
(c) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE [1. Judicial Circuit] JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF [2. County]

Case No: [3. Case Number]

[4. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [5. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [4. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [5. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Illinois for at least ninety (90) days immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with 750 ILCS 5/401. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and have lived separate and apart for a continuous period in excess of six (6) months. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

The parties have irreconcilable differences which have caused the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, and efforts at reconciliation have failed or would be impracticable and not in the best interests of the family, in accordance with 750 ILCS 5/401. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that this Court equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [8. Property and Debt Description]

Maintenance

The parties are unable to agree on maintenance. Petitioner requests that the Court award maintenance in an amount and for a duration that is reasonable, considering the factors set forth in 750 ILCS 5/504. Relevant facts include: [9. Maintenance Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts;
(c) award maintenance as the Court deems reasonable;
(d) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested with Children

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE [1. Judicial Circuit] JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF [2. County]

Case No: [3. Case Number]

[4. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [5. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [4. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [5. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Illinois for at least ninety (90) days immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with 750 ILCS 5/401. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and have lived separate and apart for a continuous period in excess of six (6) months.

There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

The parties have irreconcilable differences which have caused the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, and efforts at reconciliation have failed or would be impracticable and not in the best interests of the family, in accordance with 750 ILCS 5/401. The marriage should be dissolved.

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities

The parties have reached a full agreement regarding the allocation of parental responsibilities, including parenting time and significant decision-making, for the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under 750 ILCS 5/602.5. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [10. Parenting Plan Terms]

Child Support

The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Illinois Child Support Guidelines (750 ILCS 5/505). The agreed monthly child support amount is [11. Child Support Amount], payable by [12. Paying Parent] to [13. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [14. Child Support Additional Terms]

Medical and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [15. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [16. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Maintenance

The parties have agreed that maintenance shall be as follows: [17. Maintenance Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' Parenting Plan regarding the allocation of parental responsibilities;
(c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Illinois Child Support Guidelines;
(d) approve the parties' property and debt division;
(e) restore Petitioner's former name of [18. Former Name], if requested; and
(f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [19. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [20. Execution Date] day of [21. Execution Month, Year], at [22. City and State of Execution].

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested with Children

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE [1. Judicial Circuit] JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF [2. County]

Case No: [3. Case Number]

[4. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [5. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [4. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [5. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Illinois for at least ninety (90) days immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with 750 ILCS 5/401. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and have lived separate and apart for a continuous period in excess of six (6) months.

There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

The parties have irreconcilable differences which have caused the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, and efforts at reconciliation have failed or would be impracticable and not in the best interests of the family, in accordance with 750 ILCS 5/401. The marriage should be dissolved.

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities

The parties are unable to agree on the allocation of parental responsibilities, including parenting time and significant decision-making, for the minor child(ren). Petitioner requests that the Court allocate parental responsibilities in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under 750 ILCS 5/602.5. Relevant facts include: [10. Parental Responsibilities Dispute Facts]

Child Support

The parties are unable to agree on child support. Petitioner requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Illinois Child Support Guidelines (750 ILCS 5/505). Relevant facts include: [11. Child Support Facts]

Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines equitable: [12. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that the Court equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [13. Property and Debt Description]

Maintenance

The parties are unable to agree on maintenance. Petitioner requests that the Court award maintenance as the Court deems reasonable. Relevant facts include: [14. Maintenance Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) allocate parental responsibilities in the best interests of the minor child(ren);
(c) order child support in accordance with the Illinois Child Support Guidelines;
(d) equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts;
(e) award maintenance as the Court deems reasonable;
(f) restore Petitioner's former name of [15. Former Name], if requested; and
(g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [16. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [17. Execution Date] day of [18. Execution Month, Year], at [19. City and State of Execution].