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The Emotional Impact of Divorce: What to Expect in Your Divorce By: M. Scott Gordon Deciding to file for divorce is a difficult decision – no matter what your circumstances might be. Even when you are anticipating an uncontested divorce, where you and your spouse agree to all terms of the divorce and you are […]

How Much Spousal Maintenance Am I Entitled to Receive? By: M. Scott Gordon If you are planning to get divorced and earned substantially less than your spouse during the marriage, you probably have questions about spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance—also known as spousal support or alimony—is calculated based on a formula for most people getting divorced […]

How Illinois Fathers Can Prepare for Child Custody Hearings By: M. Scott Gordon For any parent, going through a child custody case can be emotionally draining and frustrating. Yet given the social norms and assumptions that exist about childrearing, many fathers feel anxieties when preparing for child custody hearings. It is important for fathers in […]

My Ex is Relocating with Our Child – Can I Stop Them? By: M. Scott Gordon Going through a divorce is difficult under any circumstances. It can be particularly tough on all parties involved when there are minor children from the marriage. It can take weeks, months, and sometimes even longer to have an official […]