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My Ex is Relocating with Our Child – Can I Stop Them? By: M. Scott Gordon Going through a divorce is difficult under any circumstances. It can be particularly tough on all parties involved when there are minor children from the marriage. It can take weeks, months, and sometimes even longer to have an official […]

Are Children of Divorced Parents More Likely to Divorce? What Current Research Says Many people who grew up in divorced families worry that their parents’ experience may somehow predict their own future. It is not uncommon for individuals entering marriage to ask whether they are “destined” to divorce because their parents divorced or whether divorce […]

I’m Currently Paying Child Support – But Now I’m Hospitalized and Unable to Pay By: M. Scott Gordon As anyone who recently went through a divorce with minor children knows, child support laws in Illinois have changed to reflect the “income shares” model in which both parents are responsible for providing support for the children. […]

Three Common Mistakes Parents Make Before a Custody Battle By: M. Scott Gordon If you are considering divorce in the Chicago area and have minor children from your marriage, you should be prepared for the complicated—and potentially contentious—child custody process. Under Illinois law, child custody is discussed in terms of “parental responsibilities” and “parenting time.” […]