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Edwardsville Divorce Attorney Representing Men In Divorce In Edwardsville, Illinois

Cordell & Cordell has Edwardsville divorce lawyers ready to help you through one of the most trying periods in your life.

Featuring a comprehensive understanding of Illinois divorce law, our Edwardsville family lawyers focus entirely on Edwardsville divorce issues, including Illinois child custody laws, Illinois alimony laws and child support in Illinois.

To schedule an appointment, call 618-659-7323 or 1-866-DADS-LAW. One of our representatives will be glad to speak with you. Cordell & Cordell Edwardsville Divorce Lawyers - Located at 105 West Vandalia Street, Suite 450, Edwardsville, Il 62025. Phone: 618-659-7323.

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Frequently Asked Edwardsville Divorce Questions

How long do I have to live in Edwardsville to file for divorce?

A divorce can be filed in the county where either party resides. There is no specific time period that you must have resided in that county.

However, you or your spouse must have lived in Illinois for at least 90 days before the judgment of dissolution is entered.

Is there a mandatory waiting period in Madison County before a divorce can be granted? How long will a divorce take?

There is no mandatory waiting period before a divorce can be granted. How long the divorce will take depends on the complexity of your case, whether it is contested, and the availability of judges.

How can I serve my spouse in Madison County? If attempts to serve do not work, can I serve by publication?

When you file your Petition for Dissolution, the Circuit Clerk will issue a Summons. If your spouse lives in the county where the petition is filed, you, or the Circuit Clerk, will give the summons to the sheriff to serve your spouse.

If your spouse does not reside in the county where you are filing, you will need to contact the sheriff in the county where your spouse resides about obtaining service.

If attempts at service do not work, you can serve by publication, which requires court approval. The notice must run in a newspaper that is published in the county where the lawsuit was filed, and the newspaper must be at least a weekly paper.

The Circuit Clerk in the county where you file for divorce will be able to tell you which newspaper to contact for service by publication.

What are the specific forms I will need to file for a divorce in Madison County?

You will need to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and a summons to serve your spouse. The Petition is your formal written request to the court for a divorce.

Where do I file for divorce?

If you or your spouse resides in Madison County, you will file at the Madison County Courthouse, located at 155 N. Main St. in Edwardsville. The Family Division is located on the first floor.

How much are filing fees at the Madison County Courthouse?

Filing fee for a new case is $219.

Are there any Madison County-Specific laws that are different from how other family law cases around the state are handled?

Click the link for Madison County divorce rules.

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105 West Vandalia Street, Suite 450, Edwardsville, IL 62025   618.656.3300

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