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Study Addresses Effects of Divorce on Educational Achievements By: M. Scott Gordon How does divorce impact a child’s educational achievements? In other words, are children from divorced homes more likely to struggle in school than children from homes where both parents are married and living together? According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the […]

Should I Plan to Pay Spousal Support? By: M. Scott Gordon If you are considering divorce in the Chicago area, or are in the process of getting divorced, you may be asking yourself: Should I plan on paying spousal maintenance? And if I should plan on paying spousal support, how much should I anticipate paying? […]

Who Pays for Summer Childcare Under the Income Shares Model? By: M. Scott Gordon Illinois law has changed when it comes to child support. Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), the state now uses an “income shares” model that takes into account the income of both parents when determining the total […]

Do I Need a QDRO in My Divorce? By: M. Scott Gordon   If you are thinking about divorce and you know both you or your spouse have significant retirement benefits, you should anticipate that a significant portion—if not all—of those retirement benefits will be divided.  The retirement benefits earned during your marriage are classified […]