The Illinois Joint affidavit Re Separation Division Of Property and Waiver Of Bifurcated Hearing is a legal document used by married couples in the state of Illinois to divide their property upon separation. This document allows both parties to waive their right to a bifurcated hearing, in which the court would decide how to divide the property. The affidavit includes information regarding property division, including a description of the assets and liabilities of each party, a division of the assets and liabilities, and a waiver of the right to a bifurcated hearing. Additionally, the affidavit requires that each party acknowledges that they are voluntarily entering into the agreement and that each party is fully aware of their rights. There are two types of Illinois Joint affidavit Re Separation Division Of Property and Waiver Of Bifurcated Hearing, one for uncontested separations and one for contested separations. The uncontested affidavit requires only the signatures of the two parties, while the contested affidavit requires the signatures of the parties and their respective attorneys.