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Resolution alternatives
- Litigation and courtroom advocacy
Discover how litigation works and how we can help.
>> read more about litigation and courtroom advocacy - Mediation
Discover the benefits of divorce mediation over courtroom litigation.
>> read more about mediation - Mediation, collaborative law, and conflict resolution
Learn more about M. Scott Gordon’s qualifications in these specialty areas.
>> read more about other alternatives to litigation - Appeals
Discover how to file an appeal in Illinois.
>> read more about filing an appeal
Matrimonial law
- Divorce
Explore the differences between fault and no-fault divorce.
>> read more about fault and no-fault divorce - Legal separation
Illinois statutes entitle you to certain legal rights and remedies.
>> read more about Illinois legal separation
Financial issues
- Division of property
Discover what equitable distribution means in a court of law.
>> read more about property division - Marital residence
Did you know that you are legally entitled to remain in a household after you file for divorce?
>> read more about marital residence - Child support
Discover how the court awards child support in Illinois.
>> read more about the child support process - Maintenance
Discover the criteria used to measure alimony on a permanent or temporary basis.
>> read more about alimony and spousal support - Failure to pay child support
Discover what you can do about non-payment of child support.
>> read more about child support non-payments - Child support collections
What all parents need to know about direct payments and payments through the SDU.
>> read more about collecting child support - College expenses
Discover how a court distributes the obligations for your child’s college education.
>> read more about college expenses
Parental rights
- Custody
Learn how courts decide whether to grant sole or joint custody.
>> read more about child custody - Visitation
Discover how the courts decide how to grant visitation to non-custodial parents and relatives.
>> read more about visitation rights - Grandparent’s visitation
Discover more about your legal rights as a grandparent.
>> read more about grandparent rights and visitation - Removal of children from Illinois
Illinois laws outline the rights of non-custodial parents when a custodial parent is about to relocate to another state.
>> read more about relocating and removal of children out of Illinois - Dependent exemptions
Income tax exemptions for children are reserved for custodial parents unless the parent gives up that right in writing.
>> read more about dependent exemptions - Fathers: Don’t Push Them Away
The Fathers role in a child’s life is becoming more and more important as our society changes.
>> read more about fathers’ role in their child’s life
Related topics
- Adoption
Learn about the adoption process for incapacitated adults and minor children.
>> read more about adoption - Unmarried families
Learn more about Illinois statutes regarding paternity, custodial relocation, and back child support.
>> read more about unmarried parents and other issues - Identity theft
Victims of identity have legal recourse. Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your credit.
>> read more about family identity theft - Orders of protection
When domestic violence is a concern, you can file a restraining order to protect yourself and your children from potential harm.
>> read more about getting a restraining order and protection - Premarital agreements
Discover why you need an attorney to help you file a prenup.
>> read more about filing premarital agreements and prenups - Guardianships
Learn how to appoint a guardian to a minor child or incapacitated adult.
>> read more about guardianships - Divorce Tips For Introverts
Advice for introverts going through a divorce and how to do with the process.
>> read more about dealing with divorce and the process