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Are College Expenses Automatically Added to Child Support in Illinois? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC One of the most important aspects of raising a child is making sure they have everything they need, including a good education. College expenses are not automatically added to support, but a contribution to college expenses may be considered under […]

How Is Child Support Decided When There Are Multiple Mothers? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Court-ordered child support in Illinois helps to protect the standard of living for children whose parents are divorced or unmarried. It ensures they have the food, clothing, medical care, and other items they need, which is often impossible to adequately […]

How Long Am I Legally Obligated to Pay Support While My Child Is in College? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC When two people get divorced, one of the parents is usually ordered by the court to pay child support. Child support is typically paid until the child reaches the age of majority, which is 18, […]

Illinois Child Visitation Laws | What You Need to Know By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC When parents in Illinois divorce, they must make decisions regarding their children. In Illinois, parents have rights and responsibilities when it comes to parenting their children. The law allows for parents to spend time with their child, even if the […]