Filing information for the Lake County Circuit Court. Get your Illinois divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
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18 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone
(847) 377-3200
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Filing Fee
$316
Waiting Period
No mandatory waiting period
Court Type
Circuit Court
Prepare your PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the Lake County clerk's office (Lake County Circuit Court) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The Lake County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory No mandatory waiting period waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core Illinois divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in Lake County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Summons / Summons or Waiver of Service
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
JUDGMENT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Illinois uses 'Petitioner' and 'Respondent.' Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
Either party has been a resident of the State of Illinois for at least 90 days before the entry of the Judgment for Dissolution.
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This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
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August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.
DivorceReady.online prepares your core Illinois court forms, including the PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the Lake County Circuit Court's current instructions.
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the Lake County Circuit Court at 18 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085. The filing fee is $316. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required Illinois-specific forms for you.
The Lake County Circuit Court is open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in Lake County is $316. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The Lake County Circuit Court is located at 18 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085. You can reach the clerk's office at (847) 377-3200.
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