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Deciding Parental Responsibilities By: M. Scott Gordon Few issues are more contentious in a divorce than the allocation of parental responsibilities, formerly known as child custody. Although it would be ideal if parents could agree on a parenting plan, the reality is that sometimes agreement is not possible. If not, you need to face the […]

Divorce and Gender Inequality in Finances By: M. Scott Gordon Rates of “gray divorce” continue to rise in the U.S., according to a recent article in Bloomberg. Gray divorce is a term that refers to married couples who are aged 50 or older and are deciding to file for divorce later in life. For many […]

Complex Asset Division: What Types of Marital Property Are Difficult to Divide? By: M. Scott Gordon When you are going through a divorce in the Chicago area, one of the more difficult aspects is usually property division. Under Illinois law (750 ILCS 5/), unless a couple can reach an agreement about a property settlement, marital […]

When Do Courts Apply Parenting Time Restrictions? By: M. Scott Gordon Divorce can be messy, especially when there are children from the marriage. Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), courts generally presume that parents will share in raising their children and making decisions about their child’s well-being and upbringing more generally. […]