Divorce Checklists
Printable checklists for Illinois divorce cases in Cook, DuPage, and Will Counties, with links to the official court forms.
Checklists for your Illinois divorce
These checklists walk you through the general paperwork for an Illinois divorce in Cook, DuPage, and Will Counties. Download them, print them, and check items off as you go.
PLEASE READ FIRST
These checklists are here to help you get organized. They list what you will need and link to the official court forms, but they are not a substitute for an attorney. Every case is different, so you should still talk with an attorney before you file anything.
COOK COUNTY
Cook County Divorce Prove-Up Checklist
Every form the Circuit Court of Cook County lists for an uncontested divorce prove-up, organized by agreed cases, default cases, and cases with children.
PDF · 244 KB · 8 pages
DUPAGE COUNTY
DuPage County Divorce Prove-Up Checklist
The documents DuPage Local Rule 15.05.02 requires at a prove-up, the court's own self-help packets, and when prove-ups are heard in Wheaton.
PDF · 127 KB · 4 pages
WILL COUNTY
Will County Divorce Prove-Up Checklist
The statewide forms plus the local forms the Will County Circuit Clerk posts for divorce cases, including the mediation and parenting class requirements when there are children.
PDF · 136 KB · 4 pages
ALL COUNTIES
Financial Affidavit Document Checklist
What to gather before you fill out the Illinois Financial Affidavit: income, assets, debts, and monthly expenses, plus the Cook and DuPage rules on exchanging it.
PDF · 101 KB · 3 pages
AFTER JUDGMENT
After Your Divorce Is Final Checklist
What to do once the Judgment is entered: QDROs, deeds and refinancing, name changes, support payments, beneficiaries, and taxes.
PDF · 111 KB · 4 pages
Want a lawyer to look over your paperwork?
If you are handling your own divorce and want your forms reviewed before your court date, or your case is not as simple as it first looked, call LaRocque Law at (312) 584-3456 or schedule a consultation.
These checklists are general information compiled from official court sources as of September 2026. They are not legal advice, and downloading them does not create an attorney-client relationship.