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DIVORCE MEDIATION
KANE COUNTY
Serving clients in Aurora, Elgin, Hoffman Estates, Batavia, IL
and surrounding areas.
Lighthouse Mediation helps you navigate the Kane County court system with straightforward support and a clear understanding of what to expect, so you’re never left guessing what comes next.
WHAT IS THE DIVORCE PROCESS IN KANE COUNTY?
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Kane County
Will we have to wait for a court date and appear in court?
In Kane County, it's likely that you will not have to appear in court if you've finalized your Allocation Judgment (your parenting plan) and your Marital Settlement Agreement. The requirements for your prove-up, or the final step in a divorce when a judge confirms that all legal requirements have been met, can be completed by affidavits your attorney can file with your agreed upon Allocation Judgment and MSA. However, note that the judge does have the right to require an in-person court appearance.​​
Do I have to take a parenting class?
Yes, if you have minor children together. In Illinois, divorcing parents with minor children are required to take a parenting education class. In Kane County, the parenting class can be taken after the case is filed, as the case number is needed to register.
Parents can register for the parenting class here. In Kane County, the costs for the parenting class are included in court filing fees.
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What are the court costs associated with filing for divorce?
Total initial court costs for a Dissolution with Children (DC) are $783 in Kane County which includes the filing fees for the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, an Appearance (on behalf of the Respondent), and the cost for KiDs1st Program for both parents. For a Dissolution without Children (DN), court costs are $603.
You can see the full fee schedule for Kane County here.
WHY KANE COUNTY FAMILIES CHOOSE LIGHTHOUSE MEDIATION
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