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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 […]

Parent Liability for Court-Ordered Visitation By M. Scott Gordon Can a parent be held liable for preventing another parent’s court ordered Visitation? Yes. In a recent case (In re Marriage of Knoll) handed down by the Illinois Court of Appeals (1st District), the trial Court found a parent in civil contempt for depriving the other […]

Illinois’ ‘Joint custody’ lives on by a new name under revised law By M. Scott Gordon Though the term “joint parenting” has replaced “joint custody,” the joint-custody concept survives under the revised Illinois Divorce law — which means judges must continue to put kids first when making parenting decisions. That’s the view of retired Champaign […]