Illinois Divorce Forms: The Statewide Packet, With and Without Children
Illinois family law · Last reviewed October 8, 2026
The Illinois Supreme Court publishes standardized divorce forms, and "All Illinois Courts must accept these forms." They come in two sets, one for divorces without children and one with children, each with step-by-step instructions. Most were revised in March 2025. Download the current versions from the Illinois courts' divorce, child support and maintenance forms page.
Illinois requires electronic filing in civil cases, including divorces. If you represent yourself and can't e-file (for example, no internet access or a language or literacy barrier), you can file a Certification for Exemption from E-filing under Supreme Court Rule 9.
Starting the case
| Form | Number | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (no children) | ATJ 103.4 | Starts the case and states what you're asking for |
| Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (with children) | ATJ 105.3 | The same, plus parenting and child support requests |
| Divorce Summons | ATJ 113.8 | Notifies your spouse, with the dissolution action stay notice |
| Letter to the Sheriff | ATJ 115.2 | Asks the sheriff to serve your spouse |
| Entry of Appearance | ATJ 111.5 | Filed by the spouse responding to the case |
| Answer or Response | ATJ 1403.6 | The respondent's answer to the petition |
Money
| Form | Number | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Affidavit | ATJ 251.5 | Sworn statement of income, expenses, assets and debts, used for support and property |
| How to Complete a Financial Affidavit | ATJ 250.3 | Instructions |
The financial affidavit and its supporting documents are exchanged between the spouses and, unless the court directs otherwise, "shall not be made part of the public record" (750 ILCS 5/501(a)(1)).
Children
| Form | Number | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Parenting Plan | ATJ 108.4 | Decision-making, parenting time, holidays and other terms; due within 120 days |
The instructions for divorces with children add: "The law requires that parents complete a class about parenting and divorce when they have minor children."
Finishing the case
| Form | Number | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Certification Agreement (no children) | ATJ 150.2 | Both spouses certify they've read and agree with the judgment; signed before a notary |
| Certification Agreement (with children) | ATJ 122.3 | The same, for divorces with children |
| Motion for Default | ATJ 140.1 | If your spouse was served and didn't respond |
| Order for Default | ATJ 141.1 | The judge's order of default |
| Judgment for Dissolution (no children) | ATJ 104.4 | The final judgment the judge signs |
| Judgment for Dissolution (with children) | ATJ 106.2 | The final judgment, with parenting and support terms |
| Certificate of Dissolution (IDPH) | VR-700 | Vital record form the clerk sends to the Department of Public Health |
The instructions explain the last step: to finish, you need either a prove-up or a trial. A prove-up is a short final hearing, held when the spouses agree on everything or when a defaulted spouse doesn't appear.
Instructions
Fee waiver
| Form | Number |
|---|---|
| Application for Waiver of Court Fees | ATJ 601.9 |
| Order on the application | ATJ 602.8 |
| Instructions | ATJ 600.10 |
See cost and fee waivers.
Joint simplified dissolution forms
There's no statewide form set for a joint simplified dissolution. Under 750 ILCS 5/453 and 456, the forms come from your county's circuit clerk. Cook County's packet is CCDR 0019 (revised December 1, 2024). See uncontested divorce for eligibility.
Marital settlement agreements
The statewide set has no marital settlement agreement form. Spouses with lawyers usually draft one; self-represented spouses can put their agreed terms into the statewide judgment form and sign the Certification Agreement.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get Illinois divorce forms for free?
From the Illinois courts' website, which has statewide forms for divorces with and without children. Every Illinois circuit court must accept them.
Do I need a lawyer to use the Illinois divorce forms?
No. The forms and instructions are written for people representing themselves. Free help is available through the Illinois Court Help line (833-411-1121) and legal aid organizations.
Can I file for divorce online in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois requires e-filing in civil cases, including divorces, unless you qualify for an exemption, which self-represented people can claim by filing a certification.
What is a Certification Agreement in an Illinois divorce?
A form both spouses sign in front of a notary, stating that they've read the judgment and agree with all its terms, and asking the judge to approve it.
Are there forms for a joint simplified dissolution?
Yes, but they come from your county's circuit clerk, not the statewide set.