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Basic Divorce Questions

I have to be separated from my spouse for 6 months or 2 years.
There are legal separation periods required for Illinois divorces. However, many people misunderstand them. If a divorce is based on reasons other than for irreconcilable differences (e.g., infidelity or cruelty), there usually are no required separation periods. The separation period applies to the time by which the divorce is ENDED not begun. Additionally, even if you are living in the same home together, you may be legally separated. Bottom line is that the separation period should not be the reason for delay.

I have to time the divorce perfectly

There is no such thing. We will help you with pre-filing considerations. It is important that you are prepared for the ups and downs of a divorce process. Preparation is what makes the timing right.

I have to pay for wrongdoing.

Illinois is a no fault state. That means that Illinois divorce laws do not reward or punish good or bad behavior in a marriage. There are some behaviors that have financial or custody linked consequences, but the justification for the consequences has nothing to do with fault.

I will win/lose my divorce case.

The truth is that divorce cannot be as easy as winning or losing. Divorce judges have great discretion. The difference in a divorce case’s outcome has more to do with realistic expectations and legal strategy than with notions of right and wrong or win and lose.

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