Illinois Local Rule 8.03 Position Statement-Marriage is a statement or position taken by the parties involved in a divorce or legal separation regarding spousal support, division of property, and other related issues. The position statement outlines each party's position on the various issues. There are three types of Illinois Local Rule 8.03 Position Statement-Marriage: Contested, Uncontested, and Mediated. Contested position statements are used when the parties cannot agree on the issues and the case is going to trial. Uncontested position statements are used when the parties agree on the issues and the divorce is uncontested. Mediated position statements are used when the parties agree to use mediation to resolve the issues.