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By M. Scott Gordon Divorce is a difficult experience regardless of how long a couple has been together or how many assets they have between them. However, high net worth divorces can lead to unique issues, especially when discussing tax issues and support, in tandem with asset division. Equity is the watchword, and it can […]

What Is A Joint Simplified Divorce? By: M. Scott Gordon Sometimes, people decide to divorce with little fanfare, and little drama. If you and your spouse are lucky enough to be one of these couples, there is a way to divorce in Illinois that is much quicker and simpler than the standard court hearings, called […]

Allegations of child abuse can transform an already difficult divorce or parenting dispute into an urgent and highly complex legal matter. When a parent believes that a child is being physically harmed, sexually abused, emotionally mistreated, neglected, or exposed to a dangerous environment, the concern must be taken seriously. At the same time, an allegation […]

How Is Support Calculated in Illinois? By M. Scott Gordon If you have children and you and your spouse decide to divorce, the question of support will come up during the court proceedings. Both spousal support and child support must be calculated using a combination of factors, which in turn require truthful accounting of your […]