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Smartphone Apps that Can Be Used Against You in Divorce By: M. Scott Gordon A recent story in the Chicago Tribune highlights an issue that divorce lawyers have been observing for years: smartphone activities are increasingly being presented as evidence in divorce cases. In a survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 97 […]

4 Ways Spouses Hide Money to Avoid Paying Child Support By: M. Scott Gordon Concealing income for the purposes of avoiding child support payments is all too common in Illinois family law. Chicago area parents will often plead financial hardship with the hopes of garnering a smaller court ordered monthly payment. In some cases, claimed […]

What do We Mean by a Child’s “Best Interests”? By: M. Scott Gordon In matters of child custody, the “best interests” of children are paramount. This is taken as a given in child custody courts in Chicago and throughout the country. For all the focus on this term, however, we don’t often talk about its […]

When and How to Establish Guardianship of a Minor Child By: M. Scott Gordon Establishing minor guardianship in Illinois was historically a straightforward affair. After the death or incapacitation of a child’s parents, courts tended to grant guardianship to family members or loved ones efficiently and without contest. Guardianship cases today are notably more complex. […]