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When a child is involved in a divorce or paternity action, one of the most significant issues that must be determined is child support. Both parents have a duty to financially support their child, and typically the non-custodial parent pays the custodial parent to help maintain the child’s standard of living. However, there are times […]

Is it a Good Idea to File for Legal Separation in Illinois? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC If you are married and dealing with problems in your relationship, it is important to know you have options. Rather than filing for a divorce, you could choose to get a legal separation in Illinois instead. Our Chicago […]

Have Divorces Increased or Decreased During COVID? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Over the past several years, COVID has taken a heavy toll. Ongoing issues surrounding the pandemic continue to put stress on relationships. Have divorce rates increased during this time? Generally, the answer is yes. Our Arlington Heights divorce attorney explains the ups and […]

Are There Law Firms That Have Child Custody Lawyers for Fathers? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Fathers play a very important role in raising children and have just as much right as mothers to be a part of their lives. Unfortunately, problems in establishing paternity and child custody disputes often stand in the way. Are […]