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Chicago Child Custody – Moving Children Out of Illinois By: M. Scott Gordon If you are a parent planning to move with your child beyond Illinois state lines, but you have a custody agreement with the child’s other parent, there are some important rules to consider before you leave. Permanently Moving Out of State If […]

Chicago Spousal Maintenance and Same-Sex Marriage By: M. Scott Gordon For Illinois residents who are thinking about filing for divorce, it’s important to know a little bit about the new spousal maintenance guidelines that went into effect earlier this year. But given that same-sex marriage has only been legal in Illinois for fewer than two […]

Family Law Chicago – Modern Family Norms By: M. Scott Gordon In general, families don’t look the way they did 50 or 60 years ago. To be sure, the postwar trend to get married, have children, and grow old (even in an unhappy marriage) just isn’t the norm in the 2000s. Nowadays, most families don’t […]

Chicago Divorce – Planning Tips for Stay at Home Spouses By M: Scott Gordon When you’ve been staying at home to raise children while your spouse earns the majority of the household income, the prospect of Chicago divorce can induce many concerns and anxieties. However, it’s important to remember that the court will take into […]