Family & Safety
Another divorce issue
Divorce is not the only way to end or change a marriage. Learn about legal separation, annulment, and how these options differ from divorce.
Learn about annulment in Illinois, including who may qualify, the legal reasons for annulment, and how it differs from divorce.
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Use this form to tell the state that your marriage should be annulled and the legal reasons you should be able to annul it.
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A birthing parent's partner can become a child's legal parent, and couples without a birthing parent can adopt a child.
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Information regarding court orders for parental responsibilities and whether an order is required.
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