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4 Ways Spouses Hide Money to Avoid Paying Child Support By: M. Scott Gordon Concealing income for the purposes of avoiding child support payments is all too common in Illinois family law. Chicago area parents will often plead financial hardship with the hopes of garnering a smaller court ordered monthly payment. In some cases, claimed […]

What do We Mean by a Child’s “Best Interests”? By: M. Scott Gordon In matters of child custody, the “best interests” of children are paramount. This is taken as a given in child custody courts in Chicago and throughout the country. For all the focus on this term, however, we don’t often talk about its […]

When and How to Establish Guardianship of a Minor Child By: M. Scott Gordon Establishing minor guardianship in Illinois was historically a straightforward affair. After the death or incapacitation of a child’s parents, courts tended to grant guardianship to family members or loved ones efficiently and without contest. Guardianship cases today are notably more complex. […]

Social Media and Divorce: What You Need to Know By: M. Scott Gordon Social media has permeated all aspects of modern life over the past decade, and divorce is no exception. According to a recent story on CBS 2, sites like Facebook and Twitter are now a factor in at least one in seven divorces. […]