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New Illinois Parenting Time Guidelines By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Mothers and fathers are both considered equal partners when it comes to parenting their children. Both the mother and father are important to a child’s life, especially following a divorce. When parents decide to end their marriage, they must consider many settlement matters including where […]

How Long Do I Have to Pay Spousal Support in Illinois? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Nobody gets married thinking that their union won’t last, however, many marriages end in divorce. When a marriage ends in divorce, couples need to try to come to an agreement as to the settlement terms. In addition to deciding […]

Why Choosing the Right Divorce Lawyer Matters By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC The divorce rates in Illinois are the lowest they have been in 30 years, however, there are still about 1.3 divorces out of every 1,000 residents. The decision to end your marriage is one that you won’t take lightly, and it will impact […]

You Could be Charged with a Felony for Moving Children Out of State Without Permission By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Child custody disputes are common in cases where parents are divorced or unmarried and not living together. Even once a court order is in place, potentially complex issues can arise. A common example is when […]