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When Courts “Reserve” College Expenses Until Later By: M. Scott Gordon When you get divorced in Chicago and have children from your marriage, it is important to know that the court can allocate college expenses in addition to child support. While child support no longer applies when a child becomes a legal adult or graduates […]

Understanding the Illinois Divorce Timeline One of the first questions people ask when considering divorce is, “How long will this take?” Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Some Illinois divorces can be finalized in a matter of weeks after the necessary paperwork is completed, while others may take several months or even longer depending on […]

Avoiding Mistakes with 401(k) Distribution in a Divorce By: M. Scott Gordon Anyone who is planning to get divorced in Chicago and has a 401(k) or another type of retirement account should know that these accounts are considered marital assets (under many circumstances) and are subject to division under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of […]

How Do Courts Consider Child Expenses and Expenditures When Calculating Child Support Obligations? By: M. Scott Gordon Now that the state of Illinois uses the income shares model for child support, both parents have a duty to contribute to the costs of childrearing. Rather than only one parent (typically the non-custodial parent) paying child support […]