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Who Pays for Summer Childcare Under the Income Shares Model? By: M. Scott Gordon Illinois law has changed when it comes to child support. Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), the state now uses an “income shares” model that takes into account the income of both parents when determining the total […]

Do I Need a QDRO in My Divorce? By: M. Scott Gordon   If you are thinking about divorce and you know both you or your spouse have significant retirement benefits, you should anticipate that a significant portion—if not all—of those retirement benefits will be divided.  The retirement benefits earned during your marriage are classified […]

How to Avoid Retirement Problems in a Gray Divorce By: M. Scott Gordon Getting divorced should never mean you are unable to retire due to financial difficulties you would have avoided if you’d remained in an unhappy marriage. However, many people who decide to file for divorce later in life worry a divorce will devastate […]

Why Establishing Paternity is Essential for Fathers’ Rights By: M. Scott Gordon Fathers’ rights issues are wide-ranging, covering matters of parental responsibilities, parenting time, child support and modifications of parenting plans and allocation judgments. With regard to fathers’ rights when we talk about parental responsibilities and parenting time, we often think about a parent’s rights […]