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Eligibility for a Free Divorce in Illinois First and foremost, you must meet certain residency and financial requirements. At least one spouse must have lived in the state for a minimum of 90 days before filing the divorce petition. Additionally, the lower-earning spouse's income must fall below the poverty line.

Child abandonment is defined in Illinois as any time that someone having physical custody or control of a child under age 13 ?knowingly leaves that child? without supervision, or in the supervision of someone ?irresponsible? (or underaged) for 24 hours or more.

If the father is absent from his child's life for an extended period without a good reason (usually six months or more), the mother may bring a case to the court for the removal of paternal rights. This is only ordered in the most extreme cases.

A person commits child abandonment when he or she acts without regard for the mental/physical health and safety of the child and knowingly leaves that child (under the age of 13) without supervision for 24 hours or more (supervision is defined as being in the care of a responsible person over the age of 14).

A person commits child abandonment when he or she acts without regard for the mental/physical health and safety of the child and knowingly leaves that child (under the age of 13) without supervision for 24 hours or more (supervision is defined as being in the care of a responsible person over the age of 14).

Lack of communication and visitation with the child for 12 months. Lack of reasonable concern, responsibility, or interest with regards to the child's well-being. Inability to protect the child from unsafe conditions. At least one year of habitual drunkenness or drug addiction.