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Can Child Support Be Lowered if I am Unable to Work?
Posted July 07, 2022

When parents divorce, the amount of child support that is owed by each parent is determined by a number of factors, including each parent’s income. However, things change over time, and there may be a situation where a parent is unable to work. If this situation is happening to you, the knowledgeable and skilled child […]

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How Long Do I Have to Keep Paying Child Support Arrears?
Posted June 29, 2022

Both parents have an obligation to financially support their child, and typically the noncustodial parent will pay the custodial parent child support in Illinois. However, there are times when a noncustodial parent falls behind in their payments, known as being in arrears. At Gordon & Perlut, Attorneys at Law our Chicago child support lawyers are […]

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What Areas of Law Does an Illinois Family Law Attorney Handle?
Posted June 15, 2022

Families are a complex thing, and when legal issues arise within a family it becomes important to hire a qualified family law attorney to help protect your best interests during this time. However, not many people understand the wide range of legal services that a family law attorney can provide. At Gordon & Perlut, LLC […]

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Is the Non-Custodial Parent Responsible for College Expenses in Illinois?
Posted June 12, 2022

Generally speaking, child support in Illinois ends when a child whose parents are divorced turns eighteen years old. However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and one of the most common questions asked of our experienced family law attorneys is whether a non-custodial parent is responsible for paying college expenses in Illinois? At Gordon […]

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