Illinois Divorce Filing Fee (2026)
All court costs for filing divorce in Illinois — including filing fees, service costs, and optional surcharges.
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Uncontested Divorce Checklist & Forms Guide
A complete guide to filing an uncontested divorce without an attorney. Includes a step-by-step state-specific checklist, asset/debt inventory worksheet, and marital settlement agreement outline — everything you need before you walk into the courthouse.
- State-specific filing checklist for all 50 states
- Asset & debt inventory worksheet — prevents disputes later
- Marital settlement agreement outline
- Service of process guide — how to legally serve your spouse
- Fillable HTML + editable Word (.docx) — fill in browser or Microsoft Word
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Divorce Court Costs in Illinois
Filing for divorce in Illinois requires paying a base filing fee of $289 to the court. This fee opens your case and is paid by the petitioner (the spouse filing first).
Illinois requires a parenting class when minor children are involved. Fees typically range from $30–$75 and must be completed before the divorce is finalized.
Service of Process in Illinois
After filing, you must legally serve your spouse with the divorce papers:
- Sheriff / constable: $60
- Private process server: $100
Uncontested divorce saves thousands
If both spouses agree on property division, custody, and support, an uncontested divorce avoids attorney fees entirely. Court costs are typically the only expense — often under $500 total.Fee waiver available
If you can't afford the $289 filing fee, ask the clerk for an In Forma Pauperis (IFP) application. Most Illinois courts waive fees for filers below 125–200% of the federal poverty level.Uncontested Divorce Checklist & Forms Guide
A complete guide to filing an uncontested divorce without an attorney. Includes a step-by-step state-specific checklist, asset/debt inventory worksheet, and marital settlement agreement outline — everything you need before you walk into the courthouse.
Code SUMMER20 = 20% off at checkout
Uncontested Divorce Checklist & Forms Guide
A complete guide to filing an uncontested divorce without an attorney. Includes a step-by-step state-specific checklist, asset/debt inventory worksheet, and marital settlement agreement outline — everything you need before you walk into the courthouse.
Code SUMMER20 = 20% off at checkout
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Divorce Filing Fees by County in Illinois
Fees vary by county in Illinois. Select a county for exact costs, court address, and filing instructions.
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A local attorney bills $300+/hour for this. LegalZoom does it flat-fee, online.
Getting Married? Consider a Prenup First
A prenuptial agreement protects what you bring into the marriage — savings, property, a business. Online prenups start at $599. Illinois attorney-drafted prenups run $1,000–$7,500.
Prenup attorneys charge $2,500+ per couple. HelloPrenup is one flat fee.