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Civil Unions and International Travel By: M. Scott Gordon Since 2011, same-sex couples in Chicago have been able to enter into civil unions under the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act (750 ILCS 75/). While the law makes clear that parties who enter into a civil union are “entitled to the same legal […]

Protecting Your Gifts and Inheritances from Property Division By: M. Scott Gordon When you are thinking about filing for divorce in Chicago, you may be worrying about whether the court will divide certain gifts and inheritances you received—that were intended just for you—during your marriage. Under Illinois law, property is divided during divorce according to […]

Recent Research on Causes of Divorce By M. Scott Gordon Why do most people in Chicago and Illinois file for divorce? According to a recent article from Bloomberg, the underlying reasons for divorce have not remained the same over the last several decades. To be sure, recent research conducted at the University of Maryland “suggests […]

Learning More About Spousal Maintenance Modifications By M. Scott Gordon When you get divorced in the Chicago area, the judge may order that one of the spouses makes spousal maintenance payments (also known as “alimony” or “spousal support”) to the other spouse. A set of recent changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage […]