Search Bolingbrook Divorce Records
Divorce records for Bolingbrook are filed with the Will County Circuit Court Clerk, Andrea Chasteen, as most of the village falls within Will County, with a smaller portion in DuPage County where the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk handles those cases. This page explains how to find and request records from either office.
Bolingbrook at a Glance
Which County Handles Bolingbrook Divorce Records
Bolingbrook spans two counties. Most of the village is in Will County. A smaller portion sits in DuPage County. Neither the village government nor any local Bolingbrook office keeps divorce records. All dissolution of marriage cases go through the state circuit court system in the county where the filer lives.
If you lived in the Will County part of Bolingbrook when you filed, your case is with the Will County Circuit Court Clerk, Andrea Chasteen. The office is at 100 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432. Phone is 815/727-8592. The clerk's website is at willcountyillinois.com/circuit-clerk. Joliet is the Will County seat, about 10 miles southwest of Bolingbrook. That is where the courthouse is.
If you lived in the DuPage County portion of Bolingbrook, your case is with the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk, Candice Adams. The office is at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. Phone is 630/407-8700. The DuPage clerk's website is at dupageco.org/CircuitCourtClerk. If you're not sure which county your address falls in, call either clerk's office and ask. They can confirm based on your street address.
Note: Most Bolingbrook residents are in Will County. When in doubt, Will County is the better first contact.
How to Access Bolingbrook Divorce Records
Will County records can be accessed in person or by mail. For in-person requests, visit the Will County Courthouse at 100 West Jefferson Street, Joliet. Bring a valid photo ID and any information you have about the case, including both party names and the approximate year of the divorce. Case number helps if you have it. Copy fees apply. Ask about current rates when you call 815/727-8592.
Mail requests to Will County go to the Circuit Court Clerk at 100 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432. Include the names of both parties, the year of the divorce, and payment for the copy fees. A self-addressed stamped envelope speeds up the return. Processing time for mail requests can vary. Call first to confirm current fees and expected turnaround.
For DuPage County records, contact the clerk at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, phone 630/407-8700, or visit the DuPage website. DuPage accepts in-person and mail requests as well. Fee amounts and processing times differ from Will County, so check the DuPage site for current details.
Will County does not have the same public-facing online case search tool as Cook County. Check the Will County clerk's website for any available online lookup options. For DuPage, visit the DuPage clerk's site for online search tools. If neither has what you need online, an in-person or mail request is the way to go.
The Illinois circuit court clerks by district and circuit page lists contact details for both Will County and DuPage County clerks who handle Bolingbrook divorce records.
Will County is in the 12th Judicial Circuit; DuPage County is in the 18th Judicial Circuit, and each handles cases independently.
What Bolingbrook Divorce Files Contain
A Will County or DuPage County divorce file holds every document filed during the case. The record starts with the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The other spouse files a response. Both parties must submit financial disclosures covering income, property, accounts, and debts. Motions and court orders are added as the case proceeds.
If children were part of the case, the file includes a parenting plan or allocation judgment. This covers parenting time, decision-making rights, and child support. Any post-judgment modifications, like changes to custody or support, are added to the same case record. Property settlement agreements, detailing how the couple split assets and debts, are also part of the file.
The last document is the Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage. This is the official court order ending the marriage. It records the agreed terms or the judge's decisions. People typically need this document when they want legal proof of the divorce, for example when updating financial accounts, changing a name officially, or remarrying.
All Illinois divorces, including those filed in Will and DuPage counties, fall under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5).
IDPH Statewide Divorce Verification
The Illinois Department of Public Health keeps a statewide index of divorce records going back to 1962. If you need to confirm a divorce happened but don't need the full case file, the IDPH is a simpler option. The agency can verify a record and issue a certificate of dissolution. It does not provide actual court documents such as the petition or decree.
The search fee is $5. Mail requests to the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records, 925 E. Ridgely Ave., Springfield, IL 62702. You can call (217) 782-6553 with questions. Processing by mail takes about four to six weeks. A valid government-issued photo ID is required. See the list of accepted IDs at dph.illinois.gov.
Full details about what the IDPH can provide are at dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/dissolution-marriage-records.html. For divorces that happened before 1962, contact Will County or DuPage County directly. The IDPH index does not cover records from before that year.
Illinois Divorce Law
The central law governing Illinois divorce is the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5). It covers every part of the divorce process, from filing requirements to property division, spousal support, and decisions about children. Will County and DuPage County courts both follow this statute for every case they handle.
The Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) sets rules for how divorce decrees and other vital records are maintained and released. It defines who can request records and how agencies must respond to those requests.
Illinois is a no-fault divorce state. Irreconcilable differences is the only recognized ground. You do not need to prove that one spouse did something wrong. If both parties have lived apart for six months and agree the marriage is over, the court treats that as proof of irreconcilable differences. Even straightforward cases can take time if property or child issues are unresolved.
The IDPH valid ID page lists the government-issued photo IDs accepted with all vital records requests, including divorce verification requests for Bolingbrook residents.
Submit a copy of an accepted ID with your request whether you contact Will County, DuPage County, or the IDPH directly.
Historical Divorce Records for Bolingbrook
Older Bolingbrook divorce records are in the archives of either Will County or DuPage County, depending on where the case was filed. Files from before the electronic records era may not appear in any online search. Contact the applicable clerk's office and ask specifically about older records. Some are stored on microfilm or in offsite facilities.
The Illinois State Archives at illinois.gov/ihpa/Archives holds historical materials and can sometimes help locate older court records. The Illinois Genealogical Society at ilgensoc.org offers research guides for finding divorce records from prior decades. These resources are useful for genealogy work or when you need records from before modern electronic systems were in place.
Nearby Illinois Cities
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