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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 […]

What Are the Different Types of Orders of Protection, and Who Can Get Them? By: M. Scott Gordon What can a Chicago area resident do if they are in fear of bodily harm or other harm at the hands of a spouse or family member? The Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 (750 ILCS 60/) […]

Secured Versus Unsecured Debts in Property Division By: M. Scott Gordon Getting divorced and dividing marital property often becomes contentious for couples in the Chicago area. While most spouses tend to worry about the distribution of marital assets—and questions about who will get to keep which pieces of property, such as bank accounts, furniture, or […]