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Divorced with Kids: Do I Need Life Insurance?
Posted October 09, 2018

Divorced with Kids: Do I Need Life Insurance? By: M. Scott Gordon If you are getting divorced and have minor children from the marriage or relationship, will you or your soon-to-be-ex be required to obtain life insurance? Can a court require one or both parents to obtain life insurance as a way of providing child […]

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Will My Prenup Be Enforceable in My Divorce?
Posted October 02, 2018

Will My Prenup Be Enforceable in My Divorce? By: M. Scott Gordon Whether you entered into a premarital agreement—also known as a prenuptial agreement or simply a “prenup”—just a short while ago or many decades ago, if you have made the decision to file for divorce in Chicago or the Chicago area you are likely […]

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Student Loan Debt and Chicago Divorce
Posted September 25, 2018

Student Loan Debt and Chicago Divorce By: M. Scott Gordon For younger married couples in Chicago—or even for couples who have been married for a number of years—can student loan debt take such a toll on a marriage that it ultimately leads to divorce? According to a recent report from CNBC News, a new study […]

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Health Insurance After a Divorce: Who Provides It?
Posted September 17, 2018

Health Insurance After a Divorce: Who Provides It? By: M. Scott Gordon After you have filed for divorce, you likely have many different questions about your finances and how financial matters will be settled between yourself and your spouse. When you have kids with your spouse, financial questions can become even more pressing. While your […]

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