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Student Loan Debt and Chicago Divorce By: M. Scott Gordon For younger married couples in Chicago—or even for couples who have been married for a number of years—can student loan debt take such a toll on a marriage that it ultimately leads to divorce? According to a recent report from CNBC News, a new study […]

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 […]

Understanding the Illinois Divorce Timeline One of the first questions people ask when considering divorce is, “How long will this take?” Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Some Illinois divorces can be finalized in a matter of weeks after the necessary paperwork is completed, while others may take several months or even longer depending on […]