Joint Petition For Simplified Dissolution Of Marriage-Civil Union {3257}

JOINT PETITION (SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE/CIVIL UNION) STATE OF ILLINOIS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 3257 (Rev 05/16/2011) COUNTY OF DU PAGE IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF CIVIL UNION OF CASE NUMBER vs CO-PETITIONER NO. 1 CO-PETITIONER NO. 2 JOINT PETITION FOR SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE/CIVIL UNION File Stamp Here Now come Co-Petitioners, without counsel and hereby petition this Honorable Court for a dissolution of marriage/civil union between them. In support of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union, the parties state as follows: 1. The co-petitioner No. 1 is presently Co-Petitioner No. 1 resides at years of age, and is presently employed as a . Co-Petitioner No. 1 has has not resided in the State of Illinois for at least ninety (90) days immediately preceding the filing of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union. 2. The co-petitioner No. 2 is presently Co-Petitioner No. 2 resides at years of age, and is presently employed as a . has has not resided in the State of Illinois for at least ninety (90) days immediately preceding Co-Petitioner No. 2 the filing of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union. 3. The parties have been married or in civil union for less than eight (8) years prior to the filing of this petition. They were married/civil union on . The marriage/civil union was registered in (month, day, year) (county) (state) 4. No children were born to the parties, nor were any children adopted during their relationship. (Type or print co-petitioner's No. 1 name) , to her knowledge is not pregnant. 5. The parties have lived separate and apart for a continuous period in excess of six (6) months and irreconcilable differences have cause the irretrievable breakdown of their marriage/civil union. Efforts at reconciliation have failed and future attempts at reconciliation would be impractical and not in the best interest of the parties. The parties have signed an affidavit waiving the requirements for a continuous period living separate and apart in excess of two (2) years. The parties have lived separate and apart since (month, day, year) . 6. Neither party is dependent on the other party for support (also known as alimony or maintenance), or each party is willing to waive the right to support. Both parties understand that consulting with attorneys may help determine eligibility for support. The parties waive any rights to maintenance. 7. Neither party has any interest in real property (real estate). CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, CLERK OF THE 18th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT © WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187-0707 Page 1 of 3 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com JOINT PETITION (SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE/CIVIL UNION) 3257 (Rev 05/16/2011) 8. The parties have disclosed to each other all assets and their tax returns for all years of the marriage/civil union. 9. Neither party has a gross annualized income in excess of $20,000. Co-Petitioner's No. 2 gross annual income from all sources is $ Co-Petitioner's No. 1 gross annual income from all sources is $ The total annual income of the parties is less than $35,000. 10 The total fair market value of all joint property, after deducting all encumbrances, is less than $10,000, and the parties have executed a written agreement dividing all assets in excess of $100 in value and allocating responsibility for debts and liabilities between the parties. A copy of the written agreement, signed by both parties is filed with this petition. 11. (Optional) (type or print former/maiden name) names was (type or print former/maiden name) Wherefore, the parties pray as follows: A. That the parties be awarded a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union dissolving the bonds of marriage/civil union existing between them. B. That the written agreement of the parties dividing joint assets, debts and liabilities, a copy of which is filed with this petition, be incorporated into the final order and judgment of this Court granting the petition for dissolution of marriage/ civil union. C. (Optional) (type or print wife's name) be restored to the former/ maiden name (type or print former/maiden name) D. That this Court grant the parties such other and further relief as may be just. . former/maiden name . . . Co-Petitioner's No. 1 Signature Co-Petitioner's No. 2 Signature Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone Number: Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone Number: CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, CLERK OF THE 18th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT © WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187-0707 Page 2 of 3 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com JOINT PETITION (SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE/CIVIL UNION) 3257 (Rev 05/16/2011) VERIFICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) COUNTY OF DU PAGE ) SS I, , being first duly sworn upon oath, depose and say that I have read the foregoing Joint Petition, understand the contents thereof, and believe the same to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Co-Petitioner No. 1Signature Sworn and Subscribed before me Date Notary Public I, , being first duly sworn upon oath, depose and say that I have read the foregoing Joint Petition, understand the contents thereof, and believe the same to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Co-Petitioner No. 2 Signature Sworn and Subscribed before me Date Notary Public CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, CLERK OF THE 18th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT © WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187-0707 Page 3 of 3 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com