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Child Custody without a Court Order By M. Scott Gordon When a couple with children divorces, a judge will issue a child custody order as part of the process of dissolving the marriage. However, for parents who were not married when their child was born, and who have now parted ways, it is common to […]

Paternity Rules and Rights in Illinois By: M. Scott Gordon A father’s legal right as the father of a child is known as paternity. Under Illinois law, a baby born to married parents is automatically presumed to be the child of the husband. If a husband suspects that his wife’s child is not his, he […]

Chicago Child Custody – Moving Children Out of Illinois By: M. Scott Gordon If you are a parent planning to move with your child beyond Illinois state lines, but you have a custody agreement with the child’s other parent, there are some important rules to consider before you leave. Permanently Moving Out of State If […]

Chicago Spousal Maintenance and Same-Sex Marriage By: M. Scott Gordon For Illinois residents who are thinking about filing for divorce, it’s important to know a little bit about the new spousal maintenance guidelines that went into effect earlier this year. But given that same-sex marriage has only been legal in Illinois for fewer than two […]