2016 Changes To The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act

In 2016 Illinois passed revisions to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Grounds for Divorce – The new 2016 laws changed the grounds for getting a divorce as well as the waiting period for couples wishing to end their marriage. As of January 2016 there will only be one single ground for the dissolution of marriage – irreconcilable differences. This makes sense as Illinois has long been a no-fault state. Divorce Waiting Period – Previously you had a waiting period before you could finalize your divorce proceedings. Spouses thatContinue reading