Is Illinois a no contest divorce state?

Illinois is a “no-fault” divorce state. The days of having to prove adultery, abuse, or habitual drunkenness are gone. You can get divorced in a day; there is no waiting period. If your spouse objects, you must wait six months and prove the other elements.

What happens if your spouse contests the divorce?

If your spouse contests the divorce at first and then you reach an agreement, you can submit your agreement to the court and the judge will decide whether the agreement is fair and issue a divorce decree.

How does a no fault divorce work in Illinois?

Since Illinois is strictly a no-fault state, any marital misconduct is no longer considered a factor when the courts approve a final division. In addition, non-marital property is awarded only to the spouse who owns it.

Can a person sue their ex-wife in court?

In general, yes you can sue. Whether you will be successful or the judge will toss your case out of court is a different question altogether. You may also be required to pay for your ex’s lawyer for filing a frivolous lawsuit.

Can a marriage end with an annulment in Illinois?

A marriage can end through an annulment or a divorce in Illinois. By law, legal separations are also allowed. Technically, a divorce is known as a dissolution of marriage in the state, but the terms are used interchangeably all the time. As of January 2016, irreconcilable differences is only reason that can be cited for divorce in the state.

What happens if an ex spouse violates the divorce decree?

The ex-spouse who violates the terms of the divorce decree without approaching the court for modification is in contempt of the court (which means the individual is guilty of disobedience to the courts). The court that issued the decree has the power to enforce all aspects of the divorce decree.