5/16/20151 Pro Se Divorce Or how to get a divorce by representing yourself.
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Pro Se DivorcePro Se Divorce
Or how to get a divorce by Or how to get a divorce by representing yourselfrepresenting yourself
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Introduction Introduction
A divorce is a legal process that ends a A divorce is a legal process that ends a marriage and deals with children, marriage and deals with children, property, debts and other issues.property, debts and other issues.
You will learn how to represent yourself in You will learn how to represent yourself in a court and get a divorce without using a a court and get a divorce without using a lawyer.lawyer.
Because this is a class, any information Because this is a class, any information you decide to reveal about yourself or you decide to reveal about yourself or your case will not be confidential.your case will not be confidential.
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AgendaAgenda
We will coverWe will cover The different legal issues involved in a The different legal issues involved in a
divorcedivorce How to prepare the paperworkHow to prepare the paperwork How to file the paperworkHow to file the paperwork How to notify your spouseHow to notify your spouse What you have to do in CourtWhat you have to do in Court
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Overview Overview
Pro Se means you are representing Pro Se means you are representing yourselfyourself
For a simple divorce onlyFor a simple divorce only You must be able to follow instructions You must be able to follow instructions
and do things in the correct orderand do things in the correct order Take notes and ask questionsTake notes and ask questions Make copies of the forms before you Make copies of the forms before you
write on themwrite on them
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VocabularyVocabulary Words you will need to knowWords you will need to know
Grounds Jurisdiction Venue Child Custody Child Support Marital and Non-Marital Property Marital and Non-Marital Debt MaintenanceMaintenance
People you will work withPeople you will work with Judge Circuit Clerk Sheriff
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Preparing the PaperworkPreparing the Paperwork
Application to Sue or Defend as a Poor Person Petition for Dissolution of Marriage NoticeNotice
Personal Entry of Appearance Publication
Judgment of Dissolution Uniform Order for Support Child Support Information Sheet Notice of Withholding Proof of Mailing
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Filing the PaperworkFiling the Paperwork CopiesCopies
-one for you-one for you-one for your spouse-one for your spouse-one for the court file-one for the court file
File with Circuit ClerkFile with Circuit Clerk Circuit Clerk assigns number and file-Circuit Clerk assigns number and file-
stampsstamps CostsCosts
-must be paid or waived-must be paid or waived-waiver includes cost of service in Illinois-waiver includes cost of service in Illinois-separate waiver for publication notice-separate waiver for publication notice
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Going to CourtGoing to Court
All other steps must be done firstAll other steps must be done first Scheduling the hearingScheduling the hearing
Personal Service Entry of Appearance Publication Notice
Type of Hearing Notice of Hearing Preparing for the Hearing: Testimony Attending the Hearing
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After the HearingAfter the Hearing
File your documents with the Circuit ClerkFile your documents with the Circuit Clerk Send a copy of the documents to your ex-Send a copy of the documents to your ex-
spousespouse File Notice of Mailing with the Circuit ClerkFile Notice of Mailing with the Circuit Clerk Support WithholdingSupport Withholding
Serve employerServe employer Notify State Disbursement UnitNotify State Disbursement Unit Notify Division of Child Support EnforcementNotify Division of Child Support Enforcement
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SummarySummary
Learned how to represent yourself Learned how to represent yourself Pro Se in an easy divorce case.Pro Se in an easy divorce case.
Learned about importance of NoticeLearned about importance of Notice Learned about importance of making Learned about importance of making
the effort to do a good jobthe effort to do a good job QuestionsQuestions