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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 […]

A Comprehensive Guide on College Expenses After Divorce for Families in Chicago, Skokie, and Surrounding Communities For many families navigating divorce or separation, questions about financial responsibility extend beyond high school. A common concern among parents in Chicago, Skokie, Evanston, Oak Park, and other communities across Cook County and the northern suburbs is whether the […]

High-conflict co-parenting drains energy, money, and emotional strength. Constant arguments about schedules, school choices, or medical decisions place children in the middle of adult conflict. We often meet parents who sincerely love their children but cannot maintain low-conflict communication after divorce. When traditional co-parenting fails, courts and families look for safer structures. Parallel parenting offers […]

The Benefits of Being the Primary Custodial Parent in Chicago, Illinois When parents separate or divorce, one of the most significant issues to resolve is how parenting time and responsibilities will be shared. In Illinois, family law uses the terms “allocation of parental responsibilities” and “parenting time” instead of traditional custody language, but the concept […]