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You need to maintain a strong relationship with your children after divorce. However, sometimes a parent will not allow the other visitation rights in violation of the child custody order. If this happens to you, you have a right to the parenting time and visitation schedule outlined by the judge. Speak to our child custody […]

The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act allows courts to divide marital property ‘equitably’ during a divorce. If you plan to divorce, it is critical to understand what ‘equitable property division’ means and which assets need to be divided. If you have questions after reading this article, our Cook and DuPage County property division […]

Divorce is a challenging experience in the best cases. But there are steps you can take to make your divorce easier. Learn more about this topic below, then contact our divorce lawyers in Skokie at Gordon & Perlut, LLC, if you need legal assistance. Do Not Threaten Divorce Unsurprisingly, some spouses get frustrated and threaten […]

When people get divorced in Illinois, they are often surprised to discover the law requires both parents to contribute to their child’s college expenses. This obligation is covered in Section 513 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. However, married parents are not required to provide for their children’s college education. This is […]