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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. […]

Social Media and Divorce: What You Need to Know By: M. Scott Gordon Social media has permeated all aspects of modern life over the past decade, and divorce is no exception. According to a recent story on CBS 2, sites like Facebook and Twitter are now a factor in at least one in seven divorces. […]

What’s Fair in Determining Child Support Payments? By M. Scott Gordon A recent Bloomberg news column does a good job of exploring the complex problems surrounding child support laws. On the one hand, laws are rightfully in place to discourage bad parenting and “deadbeat dads.” On the other, many parents are unduly caught up in […]