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Child Custody and the Holidays
Posted January 13, 2016

Child Custody and the Holidays By: M. Scott Gordon The start of the New Year can be a stressful time for newly divorced spouses, especially when they are just beginning to grow accustomed to the routines of shared parenting. To be sure, child custody issues can feel particularly pronounced during the holiday season, a time […]

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Changes to Illinois Divorce Law for 2016
Posted December 16, 2015

Changes to Illinois Divorce Law for 2016 By: M. Scott Gordon If you have been following the work of the Illinois Family Law Study Committee over the past year, you know that some significant changes are on the way for Illinois divorce law in 2016. According to an article in the Illinois Times, the legislative […]

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Child Support Collections in Illinois
Posted December 09, 2015

Child Support Collections in Illinois By: M. Scott Gordon If you have a child support order in place but your ex-spouse is not making regular child support payments, what are your options? It is important to understand how child support collections in Illinois works, and what actions you can take if the noncustodial parent is […]

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Making a Divorce Checklist
Posted November 30, 2015

By: M. Scott Gordon When you are in the process of filing for divorce in Chicago, you are likely to face a number of daily complications that were not present in your married life. To prevent your divorce from adding unnecessary frustration to your daily activities, it is important to think carefully about certain steps […]

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