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Why Does Jurisdiction Matter in Divorce Cases? By: M. Scott Gordon When a married couple resides in the Chicago area and decides to file for divorce, the matter of jurisdiction does not come up too frequently. However, jurisdiction for a divorce case can have significant effects on a case if one spouse lives in the […]

What Factors Does a Court Consider in Allocating Parenting Time? By: M. Scott Gordon If you are familiar with recent changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) that took effect on January 1, 2016, you know that the state is no longer using the terms “child custody” and “visitation.” Instead, those […]

Commingling Assets and Your Chicago Divorce By: M. Scott Gordon While most people who get married in the Chicago area are not immediately thinking about the possibilities of divorce, it is important to consider the implications of commingling assets during the marriage and the impact on property division. To be sure, if you are your […]

One Year Later: How Changes to Illinois Divorce Laws Impact Middle-Class Spouses By: M. Scott Gordon About one year ago, the Illinois Bar Journal published an article about sweeping changes to Illinois family law that would impact both the language and substance of divorce, spousal maintenance, and child custody in the state. These changes to […]