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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. […]

Household Chores Could Lead to Divorce for Working Spouses By: M. Scott Gordon Can disputes over household chores lead to divorce? If both parties in a marriage have full-time jobs that require them to be outside the home on a regular basis, coming home from work and having to attend to household chores can lead […]

Divorce Complications When You Have a Business with Your Spouse By: M. Scott Gordon Getting divorced in Chicago is never easy, even when you already live a life that is relatively separate from your spouse’s life. For instance, some married couples in the Chicago area may work in completely different fields and have opposite schedules, […]

What You Should Know About Changes to Spousal Maintenance in Illinois By: M. Scott Gordon If you have been thinking about filing for divorce in Chicago, you might know that Illinois law under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) stipulates guidelines for determining the amount and duration of spousal maintenance awards in […]