Illinois Family Law Insider

SECRET Tip on How to Legally Speed Up Your Divorce in Illinois - #65

Sterling Lawyers

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Illinois couples who qualify and cooperate can finalize divorce in weeks instead of months by using Joint Simplified Dissolution or skipping the six-month separation requirement through mutual agreement. Speeding up divorce in Illinois requires choosing the right path based on your situation. Sterling Lawyers Lead Attorney and CEO Jeff Hughes reveals how to legally accelerate your Illinois divorce instead of accepting year-long timelines.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • Joint Simplified Dissolution requirements including eight-year marriage limit and $60,000 income cap
  • Six-month separation waiver when both parties agree on irreconcilable differences
  • Entry of Appearance and Waiver forms skipping service and 30-day response requirements
  • Mediation benefits settling partial disagreements in one to three sessions
  • Default judgment options when spouse refuses participation after 30 days

Listen in to discover how to minimize Illinois divorce timeline through agreement on key issues, proper form selection including Entry of Appearance waivers, and choosing mediation over litigation instead of accepting one-to-three-year contested divorce timelines.