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Supreme Court Will Consider Military Divorce and Marital Benefits By: M. Scott Gordon Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a military divorce matter that, regardless of the outcome, is likely to impact certain married couples who file for divorce in Chicago. In brief, the Supreme Court will be determining how military benefits […]

How Does Deportation Affect Child Support Collections? By: M. Scott Gordon Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has emphasized that Chicago is a “sanctuary city,” which means that, when it comes to deporting persons who may be living in the city illegally, “ICE agents will get limited if any cooperation from local authorities, including the Police Department […]

College Expenses Calculations: Private Versus Public Schools By: M. Scott Gordon Most parents in Chicago with children who are approaching college age, or with children who are already in college, know that there is typically a drastic cost difference between private and in-state public universities. Indeed, the cost of attendance for an Illinois resident at […]

Affordable Care Act May Have Lowered Divorce Rate By: M. Scott Gordon The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, has allowed many Chicago residents to obtain health insurance, and there is a possibility that it actually may have reduced the rate of divorce among older adults, according to a recent article in MedicalXpress.com. […]