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DIVORCE MEDIATION
DEKALB COUNTY
Serving clients in DeKalb, Sycamore, Cortland Township, IL
and surrounding areas.
Lighthouse Mediation provides practical guidance through the DeKalb County court system, making the process easier to understand and less overwhelming from start to finish.
WHAT IS THE DIVORCE PROCESS IN DEKALB COUNTY?
Do I have to wait for a court date and go to court?
Yes. In DeKalb County, you will have to go to court for prove-up, or the final court date for a divorce in which a judge confirms that all legal requirements have been met.
Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit Court of DeKalb County
Do I have to take a parenting class?
In Illinois, divorcing parents with minor children are required to take a parenting education class. In DeKalb County, the parenting class can be taken at any time. If divorcing parents would like their parenting class certificate filed with their court case, they should contact Family Service Agency, who will pull the certificate and file it for them.
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Parents can register for the DeKalb County parenting class here.
What are the court costs associated with filing for divorce?
For both a Dissolution With Children (DC) and a Dissolution Without Children (DN), court costs are $326. Court Appearance costs are $201.
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You can see the full fee schedule for DeKalb County here.
WHY DEKALB COUNTY FAMILIES CHOOSE LIGHTHOUSE MEDIATION
Personalized
Approach
Local Legal
Knowledge
High Net Worth Divorce Expertise
Amicable & High-Conflict Solutions
