Blog

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 […]

Civil Union Conversions and the History of Same-Sex Marriage in Illinois By M. Scott Gordon When it comes to the story of civil unions and same-sex marriage in Illinois—and indeed, across the country—the history is not a particularly long one. According to a recent article in the Chicago Tribune, now is an important time to […]

Divorce and Bankruptcy By M. Scott Gordon We often hear about recent Chicago area divorcees who are now having financial problems. To be sure, it is difficult for many people to live on much less monthly income than what they became accustomed to during the marriage. Given that divorce can result in financial difficulties, it […]