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Divorce

Updated: 
January 23, 2024

What are the residency requirements to file for divorce in Illinois?

To file for divorce in Illinois, you or your spouse must be a resident of the state, or stationed in Illinois as a member of the armed services, for at least 90 days prior to filing for divorce.1

1 750 ILCS 5/401(a)