Illinois Joint Simplified Dissolution of Marriage Information and Instructions is a type of divorce process for married couples in Illinois who agree on all issues related to their divorce. This process is designed to provide an efficient and cost-effective way to end a marriage and begin the process of rebuilding both spouses' lives. This process will allow the couple to jointly file the necessary paperwork with the court and receive a final judgment of dissolution of marriage without the need for a trial. This type of divorce is available only when both spouses agree on the dissolution of their marriage, and on all issues related to the divorce such as child custody and support, division of assets, and spousal maintenance. The types of Illinois Joint Simplified Dissolution of Marriage Information and Instructions include a filing packet, instructions, and forms such as the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, and the Marital Settlement Agreement.