Years ago, if an Illinois couple wanted to end their marriage, they needed to describe their relationship problems to a judge who would decide whether they had sufficient grounds to be permitted to get a divorce. Ever since an act was passed in 2016 to eliminate fault-based grounds for divorce, the entire process has become a bit smoother. Instead of spouses needing to drag up painful episodes, a couple can simply say they have irreconcilable differences and begin divorce proceedings.
Increasing calls across America to put an end to this have brought the issue to the national stage. Some people claim that no-fault divorce makes it too easy to end a marriage, which they feel should be too sacred to enter without an understanding of the serious commitment it requires. This article will examine what no-fault divorce means. If you want to learn more, speak with a knowledgeable Wheaton, IL divorce lawyer.