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Filing for Divorce in Chicago – Am I ready to file? By M; Scott Gordon Thinking about divorce? Let alone taking the initial steps to file can be difficult and anxiety-inducing. How can you know if you’re ready to file for divorce? And if you decide that dissolving your marriage is the right course of […]

What To Look For When Hiring a Family Lawyer in Chicago By M: Scott Gordon Seeking the best legal representation for your family law case can be a difficult and anxiety-inducing task. How can you know what to look for in your Chicago family law attorney? How can you learn the right questions to ask? […]

Child Support in Chicago – High-Asset Divorces By M; Scott Gordon What’s a reasonable amount of child support when a wealthy couple decides to file for divorce in Chicago? According to a recent article in the Chicago Sun-Times, the current divorce proceedings between the Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin and his wife, Anne Dias Griffin, are […]

Spousal Maintenance: Does Gender Matter? By: M. Scott Gordon Who typically pays alimony, or spousal maintenance? According to a recent article in the American News Report, many Americans continue to operate under the assumption that men usually are the payers of spousal support in the event of divorce, while women tend to be the payees. […]