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For your reference, M. Scott Gordon & Associates provides articles for you to review to better understand your legal situation.  Please be aware that these articles are for general information only and should not be relied upon over your legal counsel.  For advice related to your case, call the offices of M. Scott Gordon & Associates to speak to an experienced attorney and mediator.

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Resolution alternatives

• Litigation and courtroom advocacy
  Find out how litigation works and how we can help.
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• Mediation
  Discover the benefits of mediation over courtroom litigation. 
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• Mediation, collaborative law, and conflict resolution
  Learn more about M. Scott Gordon's qualifications in these specialty areas.
  >> read more about other alternatives to litigation

• Appeals
  Find out how to file an appeal in Illinois. 
  >> read more about filing an appeal

Matrimonial law

• Divorce
  Explore the differences between fault and no-fault divorce. 
  >> read more about fault and no-fault divorce

• Legal separation
  Illinois statutes entitle you to certain legal rights and remedies. 
  >> read more about Illinois legal separation

Financial issues

• Division of property
  Find out what equitable distribution really means in a court of law. 
  >> read more about property division

• Marital residence
  Did you know that you are legally entitled to remain in a household after you file for divorce? 
  >> read more about marital residence

• Child support
  Find out how the court awards child support in Illinois.
  >> read more about the child support process

• Maintenance
  Discover the criteria used to measure alimony on a permanent or temporary basis. 
  >> read more about alimony and spousal support

• Failure to pay child support
  Find out what you can do about non-payment of child support. 
  >> read more about child support non-payments

• Child support collections
  What all parents need to know about direct payments and payments through the SDU. 
  >> read more about collecting child support

• College expenses
  Find out how a court distributes the obligations for your child's college education.
  >> read more about college expenses

Parental rights

• Custody
  Learn how courts decide whether to grant sole or joint custody. 
  >> read more about child custody

• Visitation
  Discover how the courts decide how to grant visitation to non-custodial parents and relatives.
  >> read more about visitation rights

• Grandparent's visitation
  Find out more about your legal rights as a grandparent.
  >> read more about grandparent rights and visitation

• Removal of children from Illinois
  Illinois laws outline the rights of non-custodial parents when a custodial parent is about to relocate to another state. 
  >> read more about relocating and removal of children out of Illinois

• Dependent exemptions
  Income tax exemptions for children are reserved for custodial parents, unless the parent gives up that right in writing. 
  >> read more about dependent exemptions

• Fathers: Don't Push Them Away
  The Fathers role a childs life is becoming more and more important as our society changes.
  >> read more about fathers' role in their child's life

Related topics

• Adoption
  Find out about the adoption process for incapacitated adults and minor children. 
  >> read more about adoption

• Unmarried families
  Learn more about Illinois statutes regarding paternity, custodial relocation, and back child support. 
  >> read more about unmarried parents and other issues

• Identity theft
  Victims of identity have legal recourse. Find out what you can do to protect yourself and your credit.
  >> read more about family identity theft

• Orders of protection
  When domestic violence is a concern, you can file a restraining order to protect yourself and your children from potential harm. 
  >> read more about getting a restraining order and protection

• Premarital agreements
  Find out why you need an attorney to help you file a prenup. 
  >> read more about filing premarital agreements and prenups

• Guardianships
  Find out how to appoint a guardian to a minor child or incapacitated adult.
  >> read more about guardianships

• Divorce Tips For Introverts
  Advice for introverts going through a divorce and how to do with the process.
  >> read more about dealing with divorce and the process