Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Allows either party to petition or move for an allowance from the other party for a retainer fee to obtain an attorney, accompanied by a financial affidavit that is supported by documentary evidence, and a certificate stating that if an allowance is granted, the party shall only use it for retaining an attorney. Provides that the court shall review the financial affidavit and, if appropriate, grant an allowance to the party for a retainer fee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 750 ILCS 5/501
Engrossed: 750 ILCS 5/501
Enrolled: 750 ILCS 5/501
Public Act: 750 ILCS 5/501