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Pro Se Divorce

Pro Se Divorce. Or how to get a divorce by representing yourself. Introduction . A divorce is a legal process that ends a marriage and deals with children, property, debts and other issues. You will learn how to represent yourself in a court and get a divorce without using a lawyer.

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Pro Se Divorce

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  1. Pro Se Divorce Or how to get a divorce by representing yourself

  2. Introduction • A divorce is a legal process that ends a marriage and deals with children, property, debts and other issues. • You will learn how to represent yourself in a court and get a divorce without using a lawyer. • Because this is a class, any information you decide to reveal about yourself or your case will not be confidential.

  3. Agenda • We will cover • The different legal issues involved in a divorce • How to prepare the paperwork • How to file the paperwork • How to notify your spouse • What you have to do in Court

  4. Overview • Pro Se means you are representing yourself • For a simple divorce only • You must be able to follow instructions and do things in the correct order • Take notes and ask questions • Make copies of the forms before you write on them

  5. Vocabulary • Words you will need to know • Grounds • Jurisdiction • Venue • Child Custody • Child Support • Marital and Non-Marital Property • Marital and Non-Marital Debt • Maintenance • People you will work with • Judge • Circuit Clerk • Sheriff

  6. Preparing the Paperwork • Application to Sue or Defend as a Poor Person • Petition for Dissolution of Marriage • Notice • Personal • Entry of Appearance • Publication • Judgment of Dissolution • Uniform Order for Support • Child Support Information Sheet • Notice of Withholding • Proof of Mailing

  7. Filing the Paperwork • Copies -one for you -one for your spouse -one for the court file • File with Circuit Clerk • Circuit Clerk assigns number and file-stamps • Costs -must be paid or waived -waiver includes cost of service in Illinois -separate waiver for publication notice

  8. Going to Court • All other steps must be done first • Scheduling the hearing • Personal Service • Entry of Appearance • Publication Notice • Type of Hearing • Notice of Hearing • Preparing for the Hearing: Testimony • Attending the Hearing

  9. After the Hearing • File your documents with the Circuit Clerk • Send a copy of the documents to your ex-spouse • File Notice of Mailing with the Circuit Clerk • Support Withholding • Serve employer • Notify State Disbursement Unit • Notify Division of Child Support Enforcement

  10. Summary • Learned how to represent yourself Pro Se in an easy divorce case. • Learned about importance of Notice • Learned about importance of making the effort to do a good job • Questions

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