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Learning about Legal Separation in Chicago – What you need to know By M. Scott Gordon What is legal separation in Illinois, and how does it differ from divorce? There’s one major difference between divorce and legal separation: when you’re only separated, your marriage isn’t over, and thus you’re not free to marry someone else. […]

Divorce Can Produce Happiness, Experts Say By: M. Scott Gordon We often hear that previously married people have a difficult time adjusting to life after divorce. However, according to a recent article in the Chicago Tribune, getting a divorce in Chicago when you’re in an unfulfilling marriage can make for a much happier life ahead. […]

Chicago Child Custody – Custody Orders and Parent Conduct By: M. Scott Gordon When it comes to Child Custody and visitation orders, can an Illinois court tell parents how they should behave around their children? A recent case from the Illinois Supreme Court, In re Marriage of Eckersall, suggests that courts may in fact be […]

Does the Economy Influence Divorce Rates? By M. Scott Gordon When you’re thinking about filing for divorce in Chicago, one of the issues you might consider is cost. Many Illinois residents worry that divorce will end up with a high price tag—both emotionally and financially. While divorce doesn’t need to be cost prohibitive, this myth […]