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Children generally do better when they have both parents playing an active and engaged role in their lives. In the case of divorce, parenting time arrangements are included in legal proceedings. Unfortunately, when the parents are unmarried, asserting the father’s rights in Illinois can prove far more challenging. Our child custody lawyers in Chicago act […]

You may know that on July 1, 2017, a new model for determining child support in Chicago and throughout Illinois will take effect. That model is known as the “income shares” model, and it already has been adopted by a majority of U.S. states. Public Act 99-764 clarifies the changes to the law and what […]

Divorce is difficult under any circumstances, but when emotions run high and disputes are constant, a high-conflict divorce can feel overwhelming. We often see these cases when couples cannot agree on issues such as child custody, parenting time, or the division of significant (or even minor) assets. The stress of a high-conflict divorce can take […]

At Gordon & Perlut, LLC, we understand that divorce is challenging enough without the added stress of not knowing where your spouse is. Many people believe that divorce cannot proceed unless both parties are present, but Illinois law provides a process for these difficult situations. If you have made every effort to locate your spouse […]