The Illinois Summons — Dissolution of Marriage is a legal document that is issued by the court to the defendant in a divorce case. It notifies the defendant that a Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against them. The Summons orders the defendant to appear in court and answer the Complaint. There are three types of Illinois Summons — Dissolution of Marriage: 1. Summons with Notice: This Summons informs the defendant of their legal rights and the consequences of not responding to the Complaint. 2. Summons without Notice: This Summons does not include a Notice of the Complaint's contents or legal rights and consequences. 3. Summons by Publication: This Summons is used when the whereabouts of the defendant are unknown. It is published in a newspaper and requires the defendant to answer the Complaint within a certain amount of time.