Family & Safety

In Illinois, a divorce is called a “dissolution of marriage.” This process ends a marriage or civil union. The steps and forms involved can differ depending on whether there are children in the marriage.

In a divorce with children:

• The spouses have at least one biological or adopted child together under the age of 18; 
• One spouse is currently pregnant; or
• The spouses have at least one child together who is over the age of 18 and needs financial support to attend school or due to a disability.

When divorcing with children, the process often involves more forms and steps than a divorce without kids.

Learn more about getting a divorce with children.