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Can I Have Extra Parenting Time Around the Holidays? By: M. Scott Gordon If you are in the process of separating from your spouse, or if you are in the middle of a divorce case and have minor children from the relationship, the prospect of reaching an agreement about child custody can seem daunting. Under […]

Pros and Cons for Divorce Before and After the Holidays By: M. Scott Gordon As the holiday season approaches, many people in the Chicago area who are considering divorce are wondering whether it makes more sense to file for divorce before or after the holidays. Numerous considerations exist for both, especially when you have children […]

Estate Planning Updates After Divorce By: M. Scott Gordon Whether you recently got divorced, are in the middle of a divorce, or considering divorce, it is important to think about how divorce will impact other aspects of your life. When you get divorced, you should also consider making updates to your estate planning. Chicago area […]

Child Custody and Grandparents: Can Grandparents Share Parental Responsibilities? By: M. Scott Gordon Can grandparents be eligible for parental responsibilities or grandparent visitation? Under the revised Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), courts do not award child custody or visitation to parents. Instead, courts allocate parental responsibilities, which include both significant decision-making responsibilities […]