MY FAMILY COURT NAVIGATOR™ – UNCONTESTED DIVORCE INTAKE

  • A Smart Solution for Uncontested Divorce in Illinois

  • This form gathers the essential information required to prepare your legal paperwork.

    Estimated Time: 20–40 minutes. Complex cases involving children or significant assets may take longer.

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    When you’re ready, click below to begin with a few quick eligibility questions.

  • Illinois Residency

  • Order of Protection

  • Full Agreement

  • Routing Questions

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  • My Family Court Navigator™

    Based on your responses, you qualify for:

    Uncontested Divorce — No Minor Children

    Service fee: $1,850.

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    Based on your responses, you qualify for:

    Uncontested Divorce — With Minor Children

    Service Fee: $2,850

    Please complete your payment below to proceed immediately to your Full Intake

  • My Family Court Navigator™

    Based on your responses, you qualify for:

    Complex Asset Divorce

    Service Fee: $4,850

    Here is what is included:

    After payment, you will complete your full intake. Our team will contact you within one business day to schedule a one-hour intake call with a member of our legal staff. During that call, we will capture everything needed to custom-draft your divorce documents. Attorney Joerika Stitt will personally review all information and documents before delivery.

    Complete your payment below to get started.

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    Please provide the details of your case below. If you have already filed with the court, enter your case number in the space provided.

    If you have not yet filed, leave the case number blank; once your documents are submitted to the court, the Court Clerk will assign a case number and return your stamped (conformed) copies to you.

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    The Petitioner is the spouse who is filing for divorce.

    Please enter your information below exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID.

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    The Respondent is the other spouse. Please enter their information as accurately as possible.

    If you do not know their current address, select "I do not know" and we will address service of process in a later step.

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    Please provide details about your marriage.

    This information will appear in your court documents exactly as you enter it, so please be as accurate as possible.

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    Illinois courts require both spouses to disclose any other pending legal cases involving divorce, support, allocation of parental responsibilities, or any other family law matter involving either spouse or your children. Please answer honestly — failure to disclose can affect your case.

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    This section applies only if you have an adult child with a disability who is financially dependent on either spouse. Please complete one set of fields for each dependent adult child.

  • Child 1

  • Child 2

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    Please provide information about each minor child who will be addressed in your divorce documents.

    Complete one set of fields for each child.

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  • Minor 2

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  • Minor 3

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  • Minor 4

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    Part 1 — Decision-Making: 

    This section establishes who holds the legal authority to make long-term decisions about your child's upbringing in four critical areas: Education, Healthcare, Religion, and Extracurricular Activities.

    For each area, you will choose between joint authority — meaning both parents decide together — or sole authority assigned to one parent. If your agreement involves a specific split arrangement, select "Split — I will define the details" and describe the arrangement in the field provided. That description will be incorporated directly into your Allocation Judgment.

    Clear allocation prevents future legal deadlocks and ensures your child's needs are met consistently — without the need for ongoing mediation or court intervention. Illinois law favors parental cooperation, but permits sole authority in specific categories where that better serves your child's stability.

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    Part 2 — School Enrollment Designee:

    Illinois law requires that one parent's address be designated as the child's official residential address for school registration purposes. This allows the school district to verify residency and determine which school your child will attend.

    This is an administrative designation only. It does not grant either parent greater custodial authority, nor does it override your agreed-upon parenting time schedule.

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    Part 3 — Parenting Time Schedule:

    The Parenting Time Schedule establishes the physical calendar for your child's daily life — covering the regular weekly rotation, holiday breaks, and vacation time. You may choose from standard arrangements such as a 50/50 split or a majority-time schedule, or define a custom schedule that fits your family's unique needs.

    A detailed schedule reduces conflict by setting clear expectations for exchanges and providing your child with a predictable, stable routine — which is vital for their emotional well-being and ensures both parents maintain a strong, active presence regardless of how time is divided.

  • Part 4 — Holiday Schedule: 

    The Holiday Schedule creates a specialized calendar that overrides the regular weekly schedule for major holidays and special occasions. By assigning specific years to each parent for days like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and birthdays, you ensure that both families have a fair opportunity to celebrate milestones with the children.

    This section includes a comprehensive list of standard holidays and an open-ended field to account for religious or cultural traditions unique to your family.

  • Part 5 — School Breaks: The School Breaks section addresses the extended periods when children are out of school for Summer, Winter, and Spring vacations. You can choose to alternate these breaks annually, split them in half, or maintain your regular schedule during these periods. Defining these breaks in advance prevents last-minute scheduling disputes and allows both parents to plan for vacations or specialized childcare well ahead of time.

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    The Right of First Refusal is a provision that prioritizes parental care over third-party childcare by requiring a parent to offer the other parent the opportunity to care for the child if they are unavailable for a set period.

    This "babysitter rule" ensures that children spend as much time as possible with their actual parents rather than sitters or extended relatives.

    By choosing a specific trigger time, such as 4 or 8 hours, you establish a respectful boundary that encourages co-parenting and maximizes your child’s quality time with both families.

    Right of First Refusal: The Right of First Refusal is a provision that prioritizes parental care over third-party childcare by requiring a parent to offer the other parent the opportunity to care for the child if they are unavailable for a set period. This "babysitter rule" ensures that children spend as much time as possible with their actual parents rather than sitters or extended relatives. By choosing a specific trigger time, such as 4 or 8 hours, you establish a respectful boundary that encourages co-parenting and maximizes quality time.

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    Relocation and Residency Rules set the geographic boundaries for where each parent can live with the child without seeking additional court permission.

    These rules typically follow the Illinois statutory "radius" of 25 or 50 miles depending on the county of residence.

    Defining these limits upfront protects the stability of your parenting schedule and ensures that any significant move that would impact the other parent's relationship with the child is handled with proper legal notice and mutual consideration.

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    The Additional Parenting Provisions section serves as a flexible catch-all for any unique agreements that do not fit into the standard legal categories.

    This allows you to include specific rules regarding travel notice, communication methods like FaceTime, or specialized care for a child with unique needs.

    It is your opportunity to tailor the document to the specific nuances of your family's lifestyle and co-parenting dynamic.

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    In a divorce case, discovery is the formal legal process by which spouses exchange financial information. This includes things like bank statements, tax returns, retirement account balances, and property values.

    In an uncontested divorce, most couples choose to waive formal discovery because they have already openly discussed their finances and reached a full agreement.

    By waiving discovery, you are confirming that you have enough information about your spouse's finances to make informed decisions about your settlement — and that you are satisfied with the agreement you have reached.

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    The Financial & Property Settlement section marks the transition from child-related arrangements to the economic dissolution of your marriage. This comprehensive module is designed to collect the data necessary to divide your shared financial life into two independent futures, ensuring that all assets and debts are accounted for according to Illinois law.

    By moving through these questions, you will be systematically identifying marital property, determining support obligations, and creating a binding roadmap for your financial independence.In the phases that follow, you will be asked to provide details regarding your household income, real estate holdings, bank accounts, and retirement investments.

    We will also address the practical division of daily liabilities, such as credit card debt and auto loans, to protect your individual credit standing. This process ensures that no stone is left unturned, from the equity in your home to the future value of your pension, allowing for an equitable distribution that reflects the reality of your marriage and provides a clean break for both parties.

  • If you own more than 6 properties, our office will contact you after submission to gather details on the additional properties. Please note that each property beyond 6 will incur an additional fee. By proceeding you acknowledge and agree to this additional fee.

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    Please provide information about any business interests owned by either spouse. This includes sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations. You do not need to provide financial statements or tax returns. The information you provide here will be used to draft the business interest division terms in your Marital Settlement Agreement.

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    Please provide information about any marital debts that need to be addressed in your settlement.

    This includes credit cards, personal loans, student loans, and any other liabilities. You do not need to provide account numbers or exact balances.

    The information you provide here will be used to draft the debt division terms in your Marital Settlement Agreement.

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    Maintenance is the legal term for spousal support, sometimes called alimony. In Illinois, maintenance is either waived by both spouses or agreed to in a specific amount and duration.

    My Family Court Navigator™ is a document preparation service. We do not calculate maintenance amounts or provide legal advice on what amount is appropriate for your situation. The amount you enter here should reflect what you and your spouse have already agreed to.

    If you need help getting started with numbers, an online maintenance calculator is available at: https://calculators.law/calculators/maintenance/illinois

    Please note that My Family Court Navigator™ did not create this calculator and does not endorse it. It is provided solely as a free online resource to help you and your spouse arrive at numbers to discuss. The results of any calculator are not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a final determination of what maintenance should be in your case.

    If you need additional assistance calculating or negotiating maintenance, you may contact our office for limited scope representation.

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    Child support in Illinois is calculated using a statutory formula based on both parents' incomes and the amount of parenting time each parent has with the children. Every family is different, and the formula is designed to ensure that children are financially supported by both parents after a divorce.

    An important note about child support in Illinois: child support cannot be waived. However, it can be reserved. Reserving child support means that neither parent is ordered to pay support at this time, but the court retains the ability to order support in the future if circumstances change. Reservation is typically used when parents have equal parenting time and similar incomes, or when both parents agree that the current arrangement makes a support payment unnecessary. If you are considering reserving child support, be aware that a judge may reject this if they determine it is not in the best interests of your children.

    My Family Court Navigator™ is a document preparation service. We do not calculate child support amounts or provide legal advice on what amount is appropriate for your situation. The amount you enter here should reflect what you and your spouse have already agreed to. By entering an amount you are confirming that you and your spouse have discussed child support and reached a deliberate agreement.

    If you have not yet calculated child support or want to verify your numbers, you may use the official Illinois Child Support Calculator provided by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services at: https://www.ilchildsupport.com

    Please be aware that a judge has the authority to reject a child support agreement that they determine is not in the best interests of your children. If a judge requests changes to your agreement, you may make those changes yourself and resubmit, or you may contact our office for limited scope assistance to help you revise your agreement in accordance with the judge's instructions.

    Need help? Schedule a limited scope consultation with our office at: https://www.joerika.com/appointments

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    Life Insurance Educational Text:
    Illinois law recognizes that life insurance can provide important financial protection for children and spouses after a divorce. Here is what you should know before making your decision:

    If you WAIVE life insurance: Neither spouse will be required to maintain life insurance as part of the divorce agreement. However, a judge may reject this waiver if they believe it is not in the best interests of your children. If the paying parent dies without life insurance, the surviving parent may have no financial recourse for lost child support or maintenance payments.

    If you AGREE to maintain life insurance: One or both spouses agree to maintain a life insurance policy naming the children or the other spouse as beneficiary. This provides financial protection in the event of an unexpected death. Common arrangements include:

    • Each parent maintains a policy naming the children as beneficiaries
    • The parent paying child support maintains a policy equal to the total remaining support obligation
    • The parent paying maintenance maintains a policy equal to the total remaining maintenance obligation
    • Both parents maintain policies for a specified period of time

    There is no right or wrong answer here. The most important thing is that you and your spouse have discussed this and reached a deliberate agreement. Please be aware that a judge has the authority to reject any provision in your agreement that they determine is not in the best interests of your children or is otherwise unconscionable. If a judge requests changes to your agreement, you may make those changes yourself and resubmit, or you may contact our office for limited scope assistance to help you revise your agreement in accordance with the judge's instructions.

     

  • Stop — Residency

  • Based on your responses, the My Family Court Navigator™ service is not available at this time. Illinois law requires that at least one spouse has been a resident of Illinois for a minimum of 90 days before filing for divorce. If you do not yet meet this requirement, you will need to wait until the 90 day residency requirement is satisfied before proceeding.

    Attorney Joerika Stitt offers confidential consultations to help you understand your options and next steps.

    📅 Schedule here: www.joerika.com/appointments ✉ Email: office@joerika.com 📞 Call or text: 708-252-3042

    If you believe you answered a question incorrectly, you may return to the previous page and update your responses.

  • Stop — Order of Protection

    Based on your responses, the My Family Court Navigator™ service is not available for cases involving active Orders of Protection, domestic violence matters, or pending criminal proceedings. These situations require direct legal representation to protect your rights and safety.

    Attorney Joerika Stitt offers confidential consultations to help you understand your options and next steps.

    📅 Schedule here: www.joerika.com/appointments ✉ Email: office@joerika.com 📞 Call or text: 708-252-3042

    If you believe you answered a question incorrectly, you may return to the previous page and update your responses.

  • Stop — No Agreement

    Based on your responses, the My Family Court Navigator™ service is not available at this time. The My Family Court Navigator™ service is designed for couples who have already reached full agreement on all issues — including property, support, and parenting matters. If any issues remain unresolved, you may benefit from legal guidance before moving forward.

    Attorney Joerika Stitt offers confidential consultations to help you find the right path forward.

    📅 Schedule here: www.joerika.com/appointments ✉ Email: office@joerika.com 📞 Call or text: 708-252-3042

    If you believed you answered a question incorrectly, you may return to the previous page and update your responses.

  • IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE – READ CAREFULLY:

    Nature of Service: My Family Court Navigator™ is a document preparation service. A licensed attorney at Joerika Stitt Esquire LLC reviews your completed intake and prepares your court-ready documents based strictly on the information you provide. This service does not provide personalized legal advice beyond what is reasonably necessary to prepare your documents.

    Your Relationship with the Firm: My Family Court Navigator™ is designed to empower you to navigate your uncontested divorce pro se — representing yourself. Your engagement with Joerika Stitt Esquire LLC through this Navigator is limited in scope to document review and preparation only and does not include court appearances, negotiations with the other party, or ongoing legal representation. If your case becomes contested or you require personalized legal strategy we invite you to schedule a separate Limited Scope consultation for specific legal advocacy.

    Child Support and Maintenance Agreements: In Illinois child support is a right belonging to the child and cannot be waived though it may be reserved if the court finds it appropriate. Maintenance — spousal support — is an agreement to provide financial support to a former spouse. This service does not calculate these figures for you. By providing amounts here you confirm that you and your spouse have reached a mutual deliberate agreement on both child support and maintenance.

    The Court's Role and Revisions: The Judge has the final authority to approve your agreement. Because your documents are prepared based on the data you provide today any requested changes or court-ordered revisions will be handled as a separate Limited Scope service for an additional fee.

    Limitation of Liability and Data Verification: Joerika Stitt Esquire LLC and My Family Court Navigator™ are not liable for errors or omissions arising from inaccurate or incomplete information you provide. We do not verify any data, financial information, or claims made in this form. The firm's role is limited to ensuring the final documents are legally compliant and ready for filing based on your sworn input.

    Refund Policy: My Family Court Navigator™ utilizes a staged fee structure. By proceeding you acknowledge and agree to the following.

    Technology and Access Fee: A portion of your service fee is earned immediately upon your access to the Navigator intake system and proprietary legal materials.

    Generation and Review Fee: The remaining fee is earned at the time of submission because clicking Submit initiates the attorney review and document preparation process.

    Refunds After Submission: Once you submit this form the document preparation process begins and the fee is considered earned. Refund requests after submission will be evaluated based on the extent of work performed at the time of the request consistent with Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5.

    Cancellations Before Submission: If you choose to cancel the service before clicking Submit you may be eligible for a partial refund of the preparation fee less the non-refundable Technology and Access Fee.

    LIMITED SCOPE ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT – READ CAREFULLY

    My Family Court Navigator™ — Document Review and Preparation Services Joerika Stitt Esquire LLC 211 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 200B Chicago, Illinois 60606 708-252-3042 office@joerika.com Principal Attorney: Joerika Stitt, Esq.

    INTRODUCTION AND PARTIES

    This Limited Scope Engagement Agreement is entered into as of the date of your electronic signature below between you — the Client completing this intake form — and Joerika Stitt Esquire LLC. This Agreement describes the exact services you are receiving, what is not included, your responsibilities, and the firm's responsibilities.

    SCOPE OF SERVICES

    Joerika Stitt Esquire LLC will provide the following services on a flat-fee basis.

    Document Review and Preparation: A licensed Illinois attorney will review your completed My Family Court Navigator™ intake form and prepare your court-ready Illinois uncontested divorce documents. Documents prepared are specific to your Navigator tier and may include the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Summons, Marital Settlement Agreement, Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage, and if applicable an Allocation Judgment and Parenting Plan.

    Delivery: Your completed documents will be delivered to you electronically through your secure MyCase client portal and to the email address you provided in this intake form.

    Navigator Resources: You will receive access to educational resources including written guides, checklists, and video links through your secure client portal to assist you in understanding the process and preparing for your court appearances.

    EXCLUDED SERVICES

    The following services are not included in this Agreement and are not covered by your flat fee.

    Court appearances of any kind including your prove-up hearing. Negotiations with the other party or their attorney. Legal advice or legal strategy beyond what is reasonably necessary to prepare your documents. Contested divorce proceedings or any matter where you and your spouse have not reached full agreement on all issues. Post-decree modifications or enforcement actions. Representation if the other party contests any provision of the agreement after documents are prepared. Any service not listed in the Scope of Services above.

    Any services beyond the scope above require a separate written engagement agreement and additional fee.

    FEE AND PAYMENT

    The flat fee for this service is determined by your Navigator tier as follows.

    Tier 1 — No Minor Children — $1,850 Tier 2 — With Minor Children — $2,850 Tier 3 — Complex Assets — $4,850

    Your applicable tier and fee were determined by your responses to the routing questions in this intake form. The fee structure and refund policy are described in the Important Legal Notice above and are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. This fee is governed by Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5.

    CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

    You agree to the following.

    You are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information provided in this intake form. The firm prepares your documents based exclusively on what you provide. Inaccurate or incomplete information may result in documents that do not accurately reflect your situation or that are rejected by the court.

    You are representing yourself — pro se — in your divorce proceeding. You are responsible for filing your documents with the correct court, paying all court filing fees, serving the other party according to Illinois law, appearing at all required court hearings including your prove-up hearing, and responding to all court communications.

    You confirm that you and your spouse have reached full agreement on all issues in your divorce including property division, debt allocation, and if applicable all parenting time, decision-making, and child support matters. If you and your spouse have not reached full agreement on all issues My Family Court Navigator™ is not the appropriate service for your situation.

    You have had the opportunity to seek full legal representation before proceeding with this limited scope service.

    FIRM RESPONSIBILITIES

    Joerika Stitt Esquire LLC agrees to the following.

    Provide competent document review and preparation services in accordance with Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct.

    Prepare documents that accurately reflect the information you provided in this intake form and that comply with Illinois law and the requirements of the applicable circuit court.

    Maintain the confidentiality of all information you provide consistent with attorney-client privilege and applicable ethical rules.

    Deliver your completed documents within the timeframe specified — typically five to seven business days for Tier 1 and Tier 2 matters and seven to ten business days for Tier 3 matters — from the date your submission is received and payment is confirmed.

    Respond to inquiries related to your documents within two business days.

    CONFIDENTIALITY

    All information you provide in this intake form and all communications between you and Joerika Stitt Esquire LLC are protected by attorney-client privilege from the date of your electronic signature below. The firm communicates primarily by email and through your secure MyCase client portal. You are responsible for keeping your contact information current.

    GOVERNING LAW

    This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be brought in the state courts of Cook County, Illinois.

    YOUR SIGNATURE

    By signing below you confirm all of the following.

    You have read the Important Legal Notice above and this Limited Scope Engagement Agreement in full. You understand that this is a limited scope document review and preparation service only. You understand that Joerika Stitt Esquire LLC is not appearing in court on your behalf. You understand that you are representing yourself and are responsible for all court filings, appearances, fees, and proceedings in your divorce case. You have had the opportunity to seek full legal representation before proceeding. You agree to be bound by all terms of the Important Legal Notice and this Limited Scope Engagement Agreement. Your electronic signature below constitutes your legal consent to this Limited Scope Engagement Agreement.

     

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