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Can I Claim My Child on Taxes if My Ex is Behind in Child Support? By: M. Scott Gordon After getting divorced when there are minor children from the marriage, both parents should understand who has the right to claim the child on income taxes. To be clear, both parents are not permitted to claim […]

How Do I Get a Joint Simplified Divorce in Illinois? By: M. Scott Gordon If you are thinking about filing for divorce in the Chicago area, you may know that there are two types of divorce in general: contested divorce and uncontested divorce. On the one hand, an uncontested divorce is one in which the […]

Planning for Retirement and DivorceBy: M. Scott GordonMost people in the Chicago area do not anticipate having to plan for retirement and divorce at the same time. However, given that rates of “gray divorce” have increased significantly in recent years—meaning that more older adults are getting divorced—it is important to consider the ways in which […]

What Are the Different Types of Orders of Protection, and Who Can Get Them? By: M. Scott Gordon What can a Chicago area resident do if they are in fear of bodily harm or other harm at the hands of a spouse or family member? The Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 (750 ILCS 60/) […]