General Information Concerning Dissolution of Marriages.

A dissolution of marriage (commonly called a divorce) is a serious legal step that should not be taken without serious thought.  
If you are considering such a proceeding, you should note the following:

 •  It is in the best interest of each party to consult an attorney regarding the dissolution of their marriage.  
    The services of an attorney may be obtained and are recommended.

 •  You should not rely exclusively on this website. This information is intended only as a  guide for self-representation.

•   Marriage counseling services are available to you in your community. 

•   If you use this joint simplified proceeding you will lose any right you have to maintenance (commonly known as alimony).

    Once you lose the right to maintenance in a legal proceeding,  you can never again receive maintenance from your former

    spouse.

 • A judgment for dissolution of marriage (divorce) permanently settles all financial rights rising out of your marriage, including 
    the right to property held in the name of your spouse.  A judgment entered in a dissolution proceeding is final. You waive 
    your right to appeal.  Such a judgment may only be set aside on grounds of fraud, duress, accident, error, or other

    grounds at law or equity.

 • You and your spouse remain married and cannot remarry  until the judgment for dissolution of marriage is signed by the 
    judge dissolving your marriage.

To Contact: Will County Court House The Office of the Circuit Clerk 14 W. Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 727-8592 circuit_clerk@willcountyillinois.com Contents © 2006 by Will County. All rights reserved.