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Civil Unions and Health Insurance Policy FAQs By M. Scott Gordon Background to Civil Unions and Same-Sex Marriages in Chicago Since June 1, 2014, same-sex couples have been able to legally marry in Chicago, according to a fact sheet from the Cook County Clerk’s office. Prior to same-sex marriage becoming legal in Illinois, our state […]

Could a “Divorce Mortgage” Become an Option in Chicago? By M. Scott Gordon When couples of any age file for divorce in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs, one of the biggest issues when it comes to property division is the family home. In particular, couples who have smaller children who want to stay at the […]

A spousal maintenance award, formerly known as alimony, is often one of the most significant financial issues in an Illinois divorce. While some maintenance awards last only a few years, others may continue for much longer depending on the length of the marriage and the financial circumstances of the parties. Because life rarely remains the […]

By M. Scott Gordon When couples in Chicago file for divorce, judges often have to make a decision about whether to award spousal maintenance, which is also known as alimony. As many Chicago residents know, Illinois recently changed a number of its laws related to divorce and family law, and those amendments included a new […]