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Does the Economy Influence Divorce Rates? By M. Scott Gordon When you’re thinking about filing for divorce in Chicago, one of the issues you might consider is cost. Many Illinois residents worry that divorce will end up with a high price tag—both emotionally and financially. While divorce doesn’t need to be cost prohibitive, this myth […]

Dealing with Divorce during the Holidays By M. Scott Gordon December and January are often difficult months for couples who are going through a divorce or for those who have recently dissolved their marriages. Indeed, the holiday season can bring added stress, anxiety, and isolation to newly divorced Illinois residents. And this time of the […]

Child Custody and Out-of-State Relocation By M. Scott Gordon Are you considering Divorce in Chicago and thinking about moving out of Illinois? How will the court look at your request to leave the state after you’ve filed for divorce? Relocation is an issue that arises with some frequency in the Chicago area, as parents with […]

Surviving a Divorce with Children By M. Scott Gordon Divorce is Stressful, Even without Kids Deciding to divorce is stressful no matter what the circumstances might be, but divorce can be particularly difficult when children are involved.  In fact, many Chicago couples stay together for years simply to avoid putting their children through a contentious […]