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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 […]

How Do I Get a Joint Simplified Divorce in Illinois? By: M. Scott Gordon If you are thinking about filing for divorce in the Chicago area, you may know that there are two types of divorce in general: contested divorce and uncontested divorce. On the one hand, an uncontested divorce is one in which the […]

Planning for Retirement and DivorceBy: M. Scott GordonMost people in the Chicago area do not anticipate having to plan for retirement and divorce at the same time. However, given that rates of “gray divorce” have increased significantly in recent years—meaning that more older adults are getting divorced—it is important to consider the ways in which […]