Illinois Divorce Road Map | O. Long Law
DIVORCE ROAD MAP The Illinois divorce process, from the first conversation to the day your divorce is granted. Find a Professional Talk to an attorney and file your Petition for Dissolution to begin. Talk Settlement Complete the mandatory financial disclosure and negotiate an agreement. 1 2 The road splits here PATH A If you reach an agreement PATH B If your case goes to trial Draft MSA & PAJ Draft your Marital Settlement Agreement, plus a Parental Allocation Judgment if children are involved. Prove-Up A brief court appearance to finalize your agreement. 3 4 Discovery & Pre-Trial • Send out written discovery • Subpoenas and depositions • Motions with the court • Status on discovery and settlement • Set trial dates Talk Settlement • Settlement possible up to trial • Narrow the issues in dispute Prepare for Trial • Compile exhibits • Retain experts if needed • Subpoena possible witnesses Talk Settlement One last chance to resolve before trial. Trial A judge decides the unresolved issues. 3 4 5 6 7 Divorce Granted! O. LONG LAW, LLC