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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 […]

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 […]