No one wants an expensive divorce. We get a lot of calls from people looking for low-cost options. Many wonder if they even need an attorney at all.

Illinois has something called a Joint Simplified Divorce. If you have a fairly simple situation and meet the financial requirement, you might qualify. You can get a Joint Simplified Divorce if you have been married for less than 8 years, you have no children or real estate, and you make less than $35,000/year combined. You also have to agree on everything, such as how your personal property will be divided.

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