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Will My Prenup Be Enforceable in My Divorce? By: M. Scott Gordon Whether you entered into a premarital agreement—also known as a prenuptial agreement or simply a “prenup”—just a short while ago or many decades ago, if you have made the decision to file for divorce in Chicago or the Chicago area you are likely […]

Student Loan Debt and Chicago Divorce By: M. Scott Gordon For younger married couples in Chicago—or even for couples who have been married for a number of years—can student loan debt take such a toll on a marriage that it ultimately leads to divorce? According to a recent report from CNBC News, a new study […]

Health Insurance After a Divorce: Who Provides It? By: M. Scott Gordon After you have filed for divorce, you likely have many different questions about your finances and how financial matters will be settled between yourself and your spouse. When you have kids with your spouse, financial questions can become even more pressing. While your […]

When Courts “Reserve” College Expenses Until Later By: M. Scott Gordon When you get divorced in Chicago and have children from your marriage, it is important to know that the court can allocate college expenses in addition to child support. While child support no longer applies when a child becomes a legal adult or graduates […]