Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

There are many reasons couples file for divorce, and a criminal conviction could be one of them. If you are divorcing in Illinois due to your spouse’s criminal conviction, you should know the legal protections available to you and have an idea of what to expect from the legal process. Illinois allows residents to file for divorce with or without cause. Most divorces that occur in the US today permit “irreconcilable differences” and “irretrievable breakdown of the marriage” as acceptable grounds for filing for divorce. However, fault-based divorces still happen, and there are several fault-based grounds on which a married

Every state has different rules when it comes to filing for divorce. While some states require a spouse filing for divorce to prove some type of wrongdoing or fault their spouse committed to qualify for divorce, most states have adopted no-fault rules that allow couples to divorce for irreconcilable differences. In Illinois, it’s possible to file for divorce either by citing a specific fault your spouse committed or by citing irreconcilable differences. A no-fault divorce essentially allows a couple to divorce without airing their dirty laundry in court. You will not need to prove that your spouse engaged in any