Choose the Right Time and Place : Find a private, quiet space where you can talk without interruptions. Be Honest but Compassionate : Clearly express your feelings and reasons for wanting a divorce. Prepare for Their Reaction : Understand that your spouse may react with shock, anger, sadness, or denial.
If the respondent resides in Cook County, take the completed Summons and a copy of the Petition to the Sheriff's Office in Room 701 of the Daley Center, the phone number is (312) 603-6435. Please ask the Sheriff's Office about fees for serving Summons.
If the respondent resides in Cook County, take the completed Summons and a copy of the Petition to the Sheriff's Office in Room 701 of the Daley Center, the phone number is (312) 603-6435. Please ask the Sheriff's Office about fees for serving Summons.
How do I start my Service of Process? Start your Service of Process at the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The clerk has one office at every courthouse and multiple at the Richard J. Daley Center, where the nature of your case determines where you should file the process.
For most counties, these are the necessary documents: Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union. Financial Affidavit. Proof of Service/Delivery. Response to Petition. Summons. Certification Agreement. Judgment of Dissolution.