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Millennials and Prenuptial Agreements By: M. Scott Gordon How common are prenuptial agreements, and what type of people should enter into them? Many Chicago residents mistakenly assume that prenuptial agreements are only for wealthy individuals who are entering into a marriage, but in fact, prenups actually can benefit almost anyone who is getting married. According […]

By: M. Scott Gordon Can a parent’s obsession with technology, such as surfing the web on a smartphone or sending text or email messages, interfere with parenting time such that the child’s well-being is negatively affected? In Chicago, “parenting time” refers to the time in which a parent exercises caretaking functions of the child. Under […]

Divorce and Narrative “Medicine” By: M. Scott Gordon There are many different ways that Chicago residents cope with divorce, especially given that the factors in each divorce case are distinct from one another. But are there some universal ways in which Chicagoans who get divorced can learn to cope with the breakdown of a marriage? […]

Is the Illinois Spousal Maintenance Formula Best for Everyone? By: M. Scott Gordon If you are thinking about filing for divorce in Chicago or the Chicago area, or if you have friends or family members who have recently gotten divorced in Illinois, you probably know that the state recently changed its approach to spousal maintenance. […]