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Newly Single Mothers and Divorce in Chicago By M. Scott Gordon Do Single Mothers divorcing in Chicago put a greater financial burden on themselves more than on men? For women who have been stay-at-home moms and who have been out of the workplace for quite sometime, the answer often is yes. According to a recent […]

Chicago Divorce – Planning Tips for Stay at Home Spouses By M: Scott Gordon When you’ve been staying at home to raise children while your spouse earns the majority of the household income, the prospect of Chicago divorce can induce many concerns and anxieties. However, it’s important to remember that the court will take into […]

Chicago Divorce and the Importance of Prenuptial Agreements By M. Scott Gordon How important are prenuptial agreements when it comes to divorce in Chicago? According to a recent article in USA Today, it’s important for Chicagoans who are planning to get married to think ahead, regardless of their socioeconomic brackets. To be sure, prenuptial agreements, […]

Chicago Parental Rights and Adoption By: M. Scott Gordon What kinds of parental rights does a biological parent maintain in the event of adoption? And do adoptive parents acquire the same rights and responsibilities as biological parents once an adoption is finalized? In order to understand how parental rights work in our state with regard […]