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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 […]

At Gordon & Perlut, LLC, we understand that parenting time exchanges can be one of the most emotionally charged parts of a divorce. When parents are in a high-conflict relationship, even a simple handoff can turn into a confrontation. Our goal as divorce attorneys is to help families reduce this tension and ensure that parenting […]

As family law attorneys in Chicago, we’ve worked with many first responders, including firefighters, who face unique challenges in marriage and divorce. A recent national study confirms what many have long suspected—female firefighters experience significantly higher divorce rates than the general population. In contrast, male firefighters are slightly less likely to divorce than their non-firefighting […]