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Chicago Child Custody – Custody Orders and Parent Conduct By: M. Scott Gordon When it comes to Child Custody and visitation orders, can an Illinois court tell parents how they should behave around their children? A recent case from the Illinois Supreme Court, In re Marriage of Eckersall, suggests that courts may in fact be […]

Does the Economy Influence Divorce Rates? By M. Scott Gordon When you’re thinking about filing for divorce in Chicago, one of the issues you might consider is cost. Many Illinois residents worry that divorce will end up with a high price tag—both emotionally and financially. While divorce doesn’t need to be cost prohibitive, this myth […]

Dealing with Divorce during the Holidays By M. Scott Gordon December and January are often difficult months for couples who are going through a divorce or for those who have recently dissolved their marriages. Indeed, the holiday season can bring added stress, anxiety, and isolation to newly divorced Illinois residents. And this time of the […]

Child Custody and Out-of-State Relocation By M. Scott Gordon Are you considering Divorce in Chicago and thinking about moving out of Illinois? How will the court look at your request to leave the state after you’ve filed for divorce? Relocation is an issue that arises with some frequency in the Chicago area, as parents with […]