Divorce Filing In Illinois

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To file for a no-fault divorce in Illinois, you must have lived in the state for at least 90 days. You can cite irreconcilable differences as the reason. File a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in your county. Consulting a local attorney is recommended for guidance through the process.

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I am trying to get a divorce my wife lives in Arkansas and I live in Illinois we were married in * and she left me 12 months later I just want my divorce to get married
Hello ****, for a divorce in Illinois:
- You need to have lived in IL for at least 90 days.
- You can file for a no-fault divorce citing "irreconcilable differences".
In Arkansas, you need to have lived there for 60 days prior to filing. You can start with Illinois if you meet residency requirements. It's best to consult a local attorney.
I have been in Illinois for about 7 months now
Great, ****! Given you've lived in Illinois for over 90 days, you can file for a no-fault divorce there. You'll need to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in the county where you reside. Consulting a local attorney would be beneficial for this process.
Ok thank you for your help
You're welcome, ****! If you need further assistance or have any other legal questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Best of luck with your divorce proceedings.
Thank have a God blessed day
You're welcome, ****! God bless you too. If you have more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with everything!
Thank you
You're welcome, ****! Feel free to return if you have more questions in the future. Best of luck with your divorce process. Have a blessed day!