Questions couples actually ask us.

An uncontested divorce is when both spouses agree on every major issue — property division, debts, support, and parenting arrangements if you have children — before the case is filed. Because there is nothing left to fight about, the case moves through court quickly, usually with one appearance instead of months of hearings.

In most uncontested cases, only one spouse needs to appear at the final "prove up" hearing. The other spouse signs the necessary documents in advance, so their presence in court is not required.

Our flat attorney fee is $1,999 for couples without children and $2,999 for couples with children. That's the entire attorney fee, with no hourly billing. You'll also pay court filing costs, which vary by county and by your specific circumstances.

Timing depends mostly on your county court's calendar, but because there is no dispute to litigate, uncontested cases move as fast as the court system allows — often in a matter of weeks after all documents are signed and filed.

That's common, and it doesn't necessarily disqualify you. On our free initial call, we'll walk through the outstanding issue and help you understand whether it can be resolved so your case still qualifies as uncontested.

Yes. If you have minor children, Illinois requires a parenting plan covering decision-making and parenting time, along with a child support calculation. We help you formalize the terms you and your spouse have already discussed into the documents the court requires.

An attorney represents one party in the case. We work with the filing spouse, and prepare the agreement based on terms both spouses have already reached. The other spouse is always encouraged to review the documents, and may have them reviewed by their own counsel, before signing.

Typically: recent income documentation, a list of marital assets and debts, and information about any retirement accounts or real estate. On your free call, we will give you a specific checklist based on your situation.

We serve the Chicagoland area, including Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, and Will counties. Each county has its own filing procedures and fee schedule, which we account for when preparing your case.

It happens less often than people expect, but if new disagreements come up, we'll talk through them with you directly. Many issues can still be resolved without turning the case into a litigated matter — we'll always tell you honestly if that changes.