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Thinking About Divorce Globally By: M. Scott Gordon When we read about divorce statistics or think about some of the cultural issues surrounding divorce, we often think about those issues in relation to the U.S., or even to the Chicago region more specifically. But how do divorce trends in the U.S. compare to those in […]

Why Divorce Should Also Mean New Relationships with Financial Advisers By: M. Scott Gordon When spouses in the Chicago area make the decision to get divorced, they usually know that it is important for each to have his or her own divorce lawyer in order to have someone to advocate for their individual rights throughout […]

Spousal Support Changes in Illinois Respond to Federal Tax Law By: M. Scott Gordon Any divorces that were finalized in 2018 or earlier will use a model of taxing spousal maintenance in which the spouse paying alimony can deduct the amount from his or her taxes while the recipient spouse is responsible for paying taxes […]

Can I Claim My Child on Taxes if My Ex is Behind in Child Support? By: M. Scott Gordon After getting divorced when there are minor children from the marriage, both parents should understand who has the right to claim the child on income taxes. To be clear, both parents are not permitted to claim […]