Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Illinois is a no fault divorce state

I want to file for divorce due to physical abuse and marijuana abuse on the part of my husband.

Is this possible to do in the state of Illinois? I do not want this to be a no fault divorce, because it is his fault, and I wanted it stated legally. Can I do this with the assistance of an attorney?


Asked on 4/09/07, 5:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terrance Leeders Leeders Law

Re: Illinois is a no fault divorce state

There are 11 grounds for divorce in Illinois:

1. Irreconcilable differences (commonly referred to as �no-fault�)

2. Impotence

3. Bigamy

4. Adultery

5. Desertion

6. Habitual drunkenness for two years

7. Drug addiction for two years

8. Physical cruelty

9. Mental cruelty

10. Conviction of a felony or other infamous crime

11. Infecting the other spouse with a sexually transmitted disease

You can plead any one or a combination of the above. The most common is 'irreconcilable differences. However, you can plead any of the above if you have evidence & testimony to back it up.

Give us a call for a free consultation with our lead divorce attorney and we'll be happy to go over your options with you.

Sincerely,

Terry Leeders

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Answered on 4/09/07, 6:44 pm


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