An Illinois In Rem Judgment Of Dissolution Of Marriage is a court order that officially brings an end to a marriage. The order is entered into the public record, and it can be used to divide marital assets and debts, award alimony and child support, and establish a parenting plan for any minor children. In the state of Illinois, the two types of dissolution of marriage are Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage (also known as a Divorce) and Judgment of Legal Separation. In an In Rem Judgment Of Dissolution Of Marriage, the court enters a judgment that dissolves the marriage, without the parties needing to appear in court. This type of judgment is usually used when the parties agree on all the terms of the divorce, and they wish to avoid a lengthy trial. The parties usually submit a Marital Settlement Agreement, which describes the division of property, assets, debts, and any other relevant issues. Once the court reviews the settlement agreement and enters the In Rem Judgment Of Dissolution Of Marriage, the parties are no longer married and the court order is legally binding. The parties can then proceed to divide their assets and debts, and begin the process of moving forward with their lives.