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Review the scope and fee, pay online, and complete the intake. The firm checks conflicts and eligibility before beginning work.
Illinois divorce · A more accessible first step
A way forward.
Within reach.
When full divorce representation is beyond your budget, preparing the first documents should not keep you from moving forward.
Our discounted document preparation service gives you a defined, attorney-reviewed starting package—and the choice to file it yourself.
Start by verifying a safe email address. After your payment is confirmed, complete the intake for the firm to review and prepare your initial documents.
Designed around your needs
Support for the first steps.
Choices at every stage.
Tell us your story
Submit the intake directly to the firm. We use your answers to prepare the appropriate Illinois forms and contact you safely if anything is missing. The attorney reviews the completed packet.
Take your next step
We send your prepared documents within 24–48 hours after payment, a complete intake and acceptance of the matter. Review, sign and file them yourself, or choose the optional filing service.
Only if you need them
Optional help after preparation.
File yourself
You receive your prepared documents without purchasing anything else.
Budget approximately $355–$500 for court filing costs. The exact amount depends on the county and applicable charges.
If paying court fees would cause hardship, ask about a fee waiver before paying them.
Ask us to file
$1,000
Includes the court filing fee. After the clerk accepts the filing, we provide the file-stamped documents and issued summons using your agreed delivery method.
A separate choice and payment after your package is ready and the filing scope is confirmed.
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Arrange service
$500
After acceptance and issuance of the summons, you may arrange service through the appropriate sheriff’s department, or select our certified process-server option.
A separate choice and payment. Service requirements and any exception will be reviewed for your case.
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Know what you’re choosing.
Is this full legal representation?
This is a limited-scope legal engagement for the services you purchase. It does not include ongoing case management, negotiations, hearings or completing your divorce. Full representation requires a separate engagement letter signed by you and the firm. Any filing appearance and completion of that engagement must follow the court’s rules.
Will I receive the documents immediately?
The firm prepares and returns the documents within 24–48 hours after receiving payment and your complete intake and accepting the matter. We may need clarification or additional records; if so, we will contact you and confirm the timing. Documents are prepared and reviewed by the firm, then sent to you using your safe contact instructions.
How do I pay?
Verify your email, then use the Pay Now button for the initial package. Use that same email for your payment receipt. Return to the intake page after paying; the form opens once the completed payment is confirmed. If you already paid, use the payment check or contact the firm before paying again. The optional filing and process-service payments are also available by credit or debit card using their Pay Now buttons. Use the separate optional-service payment buttons only after the firm confirms the appropriate stage and you separately agree to that service. You see the price before authorizing payment. This website adds no card-processing surcharge.
What if I cannot afford court fees?
Illinois courts have a fee-waiver application. Tell us about your financial circumstances in the intake so that eligibility can be reviewed before you pay court fees. See official fee-waiver information.
Does this service fit every divorce?
We first review your circumstances. Existing cases, emergencies, safety concerns, unusual service issues, or other complexities may require a different scope. If the service is not appropriate, we will contact you and address any payment and next steps before beginning work. Contact us directly if you have an urgent deadline.
This discounted service is intended to give people facing financial constraints a practical pathway to begin their divorce. Illinois court forms themselves are available free through the Illinois Courts; our fee is for the legal preparation and review service.