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Interim Fee Award Order

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective March 1, 2025

This form is an order from the court that sets a temporary amount of money for legal fees and costs during a divorce case. It records what the judge decides about who owes money and how much is owed.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing where one party asks the court for temporary money to cover their legal bills while the divorce case is ongoing.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The court enters this order after making a decision. It is titled 'Interim Fee Award Order.'
What does this order cover?
It sets an interim fee award for legal fees and costs during the divorce process. The order specifies who pays whom and the amount.
Does this mean the final amount is set?
The form states that this interim award does not affect any final decisions or rights of either party.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2025.

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