Early Resolution Program Started to Help Streamline Divorce

 Posted on December 00,0000 in Divorce

Once a person actually decides that their marriage is no longer salvageable, and a divorce is imminent, the next steps require time and research to find the right attorney and begin the process that will lead to a final and legal decree of divorce. However, a new program in Illinois was established to help reduce some of the time-consuming work that adds stress to the situation.

The Early Resolution Program

The Illinois Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission recently awarded a $15,000 grant to the McHenry County Judicial Court to help fund the activity of its Early Resolution Program. The goal of this new initiative is to help those who require assistance starting their divorce process while making the entire experience more efficient. The Early Resolution Program was created to:

• Help people find an attorney who will represent them in their divorce case.
• Host monthly “problem solving” sessions to deal with procedural questions and paperwork.
• Reduce legal costs and the number of steps in the divorce process.
• Reduce the number of post-disposition hearings.
• Work with divorce attorneys and other groups providing legal representation in divorce matters who will attend the monthly sessions and offer participating couples guidance and advice throughout the process.

The program is suited to help couples that have no children, no complex marital assets or debts, no pending orders of protection, and no pending matters of domestic violence. However, these problem-solving programs interactions between self-represented parties and the court are held frequently, but tend to be much less formal in nature. This process is designed to help couples work through the divorce process more quickly and, in some cases, receive a settlement judgment the same day as their session. A program such as this may help eliminate some of the fear that goes along with all the uncertainty when a couple begins to pursue divorce proceedings. However, it should not take the place of experienced legal representation when divorce matters take on or involve complex issues.

Find a DuPage County Divorce Attorney with Years of Experience to Represent You

Not every divorce can be quick and amicable, but, with the right attorney, it is possible to reduce the stress, anxiety and time spent worrying about the details. It is best to leave the heavy lifting to an experienced Aurora divorce lawyer. The Law Office of Matthew M. Williams, P.C. works to find an agreeable end to your marriage and move divorce proceedings to a speedy and satisfying conclusion. Contact us today at 630-409-8184 to schedule a consultation, and learn how you will benefit from working with a knowledgeable divorce lawyer.

Source:

http://www.nwherald.com/2017/11/24/mchenry-county-courts-awarded-15-000-grant-to-quicken-divorce-litigation/a5q5jp1/