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How Does the Illinois Adoption Process Work? By: M. Scott Gordon If you are thinking about adoption in the Chicago area, we know that you probably have many questions about the Illinois adoption process. Adoptions in Chicago are governed by the Illinois Adoption Act (750 ILCS 50/1). To better understand how adoption works in Illinois, […]

Getting Divorced in Chicago from Prison By: M. Scott Gordon Many Chicago area residents understand that, if they want to file for divorce, they need to take the initial steps required to begin the process. However, for individuals who are serving jail time and are incarcerated in the state of Illinois, it is not always […]

Can Your Career Predict Your Likelihood of Divorce? By: M. Scott Gordon Do spouses with certain types of jobs in the Chicago area file for divorce more often than individuals in different professions? Could your chosen profession impact your likelihood of divorce? According to a recent article in Forbes, stress levels associated with specific jobs […]

Social Security Garnishment and Child Support Collections By: M. Scott Gordon Child support collections can be a frustrating and complicated process, particularly when the parent owes back child support and has failed to pay for many months (or even years). Many parents in Illinois have attempted to obtain unpaid child support through the garnishment of […]