Call the lawyer who assisted you when the Decree was entered, or any other lawyer in your county, it is often possible to get a FREE initial consultation. To initiate the process, you must file a petition with the circuit court in the county where the original order was entered.You can get a divorce without a lawyer. But it can be difficult, especially if you have children or property. Our DIY divorce method is a great way to get a divorce in Illinois without an attorney. With our Do-It-Yourself Divorce, you do most of the divorce on your own. Our Elmhurst divorce lawyer helps clients file for a postdivorce modification when needing to make a change. Illinois Legal Aid Online provides a guided interview called an Easy Form that will help you fill out the forms. You are required to pay court costs to file a Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage. If you do not have enough money to pay the costs, you can fill out an application asking the court to allow you to file your case without cost.