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Health Insurance After a Divorce: Who Provides It? By: M. Scott Gordon After you have filed for divorce, you likely have many different questions about your finances and how financial matters will be settled between yourself and your spouse. When you have kids with your spouse, financial questions can become even more pressing. While your […]

When Courts “Reserve” College Expenses Until Later By: M. Scott Gordon When you get divorced in Chicago and have children from your marriage, it is important to know that the court can allocate college expenses in addition to child support. While child support no longer applies when a child becomes a legal adult or graduates […]

How Long Will My Chicago Divorce Take? By: M. Scott Gordon When you are planning to file for divorce in Chicago, you are probably wondering how long the whole process will take. The short answer is that the length of the divorce process can vary widely, and it depends upon your specific circumstances and the […]

Avoiding Mistakes with 401(k) Distribution in a Divorce By: M. Scott Gordon Anyone who is planning to get divorced in Chicago and has a 401(k) or another type of retirement account should know that these accounts are considered marital assets (under many circumstances) and are subject to division under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of […]