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What is a Presumption of Paternity Under Illinois Law? By: M. Scott Gordon If you are seeking to establish paternity for your minor child, you might have heard of the term “presumption of paternity.” What is a presumption of paternity under Illinois law, and how does it establish the rights and responsibilities of a parent? […]

Relocation with Kids: Can I Move to a New House After My Divorce? By: M. Scott Gordon Divorce in the Chicago area is often difficult regardless of whether there are children from the marriage, and divorce often becomes more contentious when kids—and matters of parental responsibilities and parenting time—come into the equation. One of the […]

How to Prepare for a High Conflict Divorce By M. Scott Gordon There are few divorces in the Chicago area that are entirely free of conflict. To be sure, even when couples go through an uncontested divorce and are able to agree on all terms surrounding the dissolution of marriage, there are often still some […]

How Does Divorce Affect Estate Planning? By: M. Scott Gordon Getting divorced in Chicago usually results in many changes to a person’s life, from shifts in finances to variations in parenting if you have minor children. We often think about the ways in which divorce affects a person’s social and family experiences, as well as […]