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Financial Issues Involved in Divorcing a Narcissist By: M. Scott Gordon Filing for divorce when you are married to a narcissist can present a wide variety of problems. As an article in Forbes highlights, while the term “narcissist” often is used colloquially to describe a person who is selfish, arrogant, or self-centered, narcissism is actually […]

Are Fewer Women Filing for Divorce for Financial Reasons? By: M. Scott Gordon Is the gender pay gap having an effect on the rate at which women disproportionately file for divorce from men? Do women in the Chicago area still really earn less than men for the same (or similar) work, and is that having […]

Divorce, College Expenses, and Private Tuition: What Are a Parent’s Responsibilities? By: M. Scott Gordon When you are getting divorced in the Chicago area and have children from the marriage who are nearing college, you should know that Illinois law says divorced parents can be required to pay for a child’s college expenses. Indeed, when […]

What is the Difference Between Guardianship and Adoption? By: M. Scott Gordon If you are seeking to become a legal guardian for the minor child of a close family member, we know that you probably have many questions about guardianship under Illinois law. There are many different legal relationships that an adult in Chicago can […]