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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 […]

Learning About Divorce Options By: M. Scott Gordon If you are having problems in your marriage, you may be wondering about options for divorce in Chicago. You might know that you want to separate from your spouse, but you might not have a clear understanding yet of whether you both will be able to agree […]

Divorce and the “Premarital Cohabitation Effect” By: M. Scott Gordon Are you more likely to get divorced if you live together—or cohabitate—prior to marriage? This is a question that has received a substantial amount of attention across the decades, and it seems as though researchers have answered the question in disparate ways. While some say […]