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What Is A Joint Simplified Divorce? By: M. Scott Gordon Sometimes, people decide to divorce with little fanfare, and little drama. If you and your spouse are lucky enough to be one of these couples, there is a way to divorce in Illinois that is much quicker and simpler than the standard court hearings, called […]

Child Abuse and Custody Cases By: M. Scott Gordon The overwhelming majority of parents would do anything to protect their children. However, there are some who see their children not as precious things to be protected, but as bargaining chips in battles with their spouses. Abuse allegations are perceived as common in divorce actions, but […]

How Is Support Calculated in Illinois? By M. Scott Gordon If you have children and you and your spouse decide to divorce, the question of support will come up during the court proceedings. Both spousal support and child support must be calculated using a combination of factors, which in turn require truthful accounting of your […]

For Fathers, How Likely Is Obtaining Custody? By M. Scott Gordon Fathers are perceived to routinely get the short end of the stick in custody battles. However, the truth is somewhat different in this day and age – over time, the balance has become far more equal. Fathers have learned what courts look for when […]