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What You Should Know About Changes to Spousal Maintenance in Illinois By: M. Scott Gordon If you have been thinking about filing for divorce in Chicago, you might know that Illinois law under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) stipulates guidelines for determining the amount and duration of spousal maintenance awards in […]

Unemployment and Child Support By: M. Scott Gordon As you may know, Illinois recently shifted to an “income shares” model for child support. This means that both parents in the Chicago area, regardless of whether one has more parenting time than the other, will contribute to the total child support obligation. Under the Illinois Marriage […]

One of the biggest concerns people have when considering divorce is whether they will be financially secure afterward. Divorce often changes nearly every aspect of your financial life, from your monthly budget and living arrangements to retirement planning and long-term financial goals. Even when both spouses have stable incomes, transitioning from one household to two […]

How Infidelity Plays a Role in Divorce By: M. Scott Gordon There are many different reasons that marriages do not work out, from financial difficulties in the marriage to communication problems between the spouses. One of the primary reasons that couples in the Chicago area get divorced is infidelity. While infidelity frequently leads to the […]