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How Long is Spousal Maintenance Paid in Illinois? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Divorce can have a devastating impact on your finances. Particularly if you relied on your spouse in meeting monthly expenses, getting used to living on your own often proves challenging. Spousal maintenance, otherwise known as alimony in Illinois, can help you in […]

How Do I Collect Child Support if My Ex is Unemployed? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Children deserve the love and support of both of their parents. While you cannot force someone to care for their child or to provide the encouragement they need, you can make them take financial responsibility. Child support provides the […]

How Incidents of Family Violence Affect Child Custody By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Family violence is an unfortunately common problem in Illinois, occurring between married couples and those unmarried but living together. It can involve actual physical acts, such as: Hitting Punching Pushing Choking threats Sexual assault Abuse Damage to property When children are involved, […]

How Does the Court Decide Payments for College Expenses for Children? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Getting a college degree can provide your child with definite advantages when it comes to securing a satisfying, well-paying career. However, paying college expenses often proves to be a major challenge for parents, particularly in cases where they are […]