A divorce can be the most painful and expensive experience of your life. Whether you use a lawyer or not, protect yourself by getting all the information you need about divorce laws and your legal rights. How to File for Divorce in Illinois simplifies and thoroughly explains everything you need to know to successfully handle your own divorce in the state of Illinois. Complete with step-by-step instructions and the forms you need, this book makes filing for divorce inexpensive and hassle-free. This book explains in simple language: How to file for divorce without a lawyer Separation and annulment Uncontested and contested divorce How the legal system works When you need a lawyer and how to work with one Grounds for divorce Property division Alimony Child support Child custody and visitation Protecting your assets, yourself and your children Court procedures Complete explanations of divorce laws in Illinois All the Illinois forms you need