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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 […]

When the Wealthy Divorce – High Net Worth Divorces in Chicago By: M. Scott Gordon When wealthy Chicago area residents decide to divorce, they face a number of complications that don’t typically accompany a middle-class divorce.  What’s so different about a high net worth divorce?  In short, when substantial assets are at play in a […]

Older Adults and “Gray Divorce” By: M. Scott Gordon More Chicago Retirees Opting for Divorce Did you know that Americans over the age of 50 are actually twice as likely to get divorced as they were two decades ago?  According to a recent report from NPR, older adults in the Chicago area and across the […]