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At Gordon & Perlut, LLC, we know that divorce can be stressful, and it becomes even more complicated when one spouse refuses to cooperate. In Illinois, you do not need mutual agreement to get a divorce. The law allows one spouse to proceed even when the other does not want to end the marriage. If […]

As experienced divorce attorneys practicing throughout Illinois, we have seen how divorce, especially during midlife, can feel like a major disruption to life as you know it. For many women in their 40s and 50s, the idea of starting over can seem overwhelming, particularly when children, finances, and decades of shared history are involved. However, […]

As divorce attorneys serving families throughout Chicago and across Illinois, we often get asked if a parent can refuse to comply with a court-ordered parenting schedule. The answer is no. When a judge enters an order regarding parenting time—formerly called “visitation”—both parents are legally bound to follow it. Refusing to allow court-ordered time with the […]

As Illinois divorce attorneys, we understand how emotionally difficult it can be for parents and children to adjust to life after divorce. Maintaining meaningful parent-child relationships is one of the top concerns our clients have during and after the divorce process. Fortunately, modern technology gives families more ways to stay connected, even when physical distance […]