| Form Number | Name | Purpose | |-------------|------|---------| | | Appearance | Mandatory to participate in the case. | | CCP 0031 | Response to Petition for Dissolution | Agrees or disagrees with the petition’s claims. |
Below is a breakdown of the essential Illinois dissolution of marriage forms, organized by stage. Before filing, you or your spouse must have lived in Illinois for at least 90 days . Stage 1: Initial Filing Forms (The Petitioner) The spouse who starts the divorce is the Petitioner . They file: dissolution of marriage illinois forms
| Form Number | Name | Purpose | |-------------|------|---------| | | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage | The main document stating grounds for divorce (irreconcilable differences). | | CCP 0020 | Summons | Notifies the other spouse (Respondent) of the lawsuit. | | CCP 0030 | Appearance | (Optional for Petitioner) Indicates you will participate in the case. | | CCP 0060 | Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage | Statistical data for the state (non-confidential). | | CCP 0070 | Confidential Information Sheet | Contains SSNs and birthdates (sealed from public view). | For divorce with children, you also need a Parenting Plan and Child Support Calculation Worksheet . Stage 2: Response Forms (The Respondent) The Respondent has 30 days (or longer if served by publication) to respond. | Form Number | Name | Purpose |