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Enter the passphrase to proceed.
Welcome to the grid, Alicia. This terminal contains every step you need to finalize the dissolution — fully mapped, sequenced, and ready to execute. Tasks can be completed in any order. The system auto-saves your progress. Take your time. End of line.
Illinois is no-fault. Nobody has to prove wrongdoing. Irreconcilable differences is the only ground needed.
Attorney optional but recommended. At minimum, consult the free St. Clair County Legal Self-Help Center at the courthouse before signing anything.
E-filing required. Per Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9, all civil documents must be filed electronically via efileil.com. No walk-ins.
You are the Respondent, not the Petitioner. Michael initiates. You confirm agreement, submit your documents, appear in court. This is cooperative — you are not "being sued."
Do not ignore court notices. Once filed, notifications arrive through eFileIL. Check regularly.
All forms are free, official Illinois Supreme Court approved forms (updated March 2025). Download each to your computer from illinoiscourts.gov before filling out. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. Do not fill forms in your browser — you will lose your work.
You complete these:
Michael prepares these — you review and agree:
Each subroutine can be executed in any order. Mark complete when finished. Progress auto-saves.
Thank you, Alicia.
You've executed every subroutine on your side of the grid. All systems green. Every task logged and transmitted.
Now sit tight while Michael completes his own steps. End of line.