The Summons Illinois Marriage and Dissolution Of Marriage act is an Illinois statutory law that outlines the procedures and requirements for getting married or dissolving a marriage in the state. It is a comprehensive set of regulations that govern everything from who can marry and how to obtain a marriage license to the legal process for divorce and the rights of the parties involved in a marriage dissolution. The act also covers issues such as maintenance and the division of property, alimony, child custody and support, and other related topics. The Summons Illinois Marriage and Dissolution Of Marriage act consists of two types of summons: the Summons for Marriage and the Summons for Dissolution of Marriage. The Summons for Marriage is used when a couple wishes to get married and outlines the requirements for obtaining a marriage license, including the filing of certain documents with the appropriate county clerk. The Summons for Dissolution of Marriage is used when a couple wishes to end their marriage and outlines the legal process for obtaining a divorce, including the filing of certain documents with the court.