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Divorce Versus Legal Separation: What Are Their Similarities and Differences? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC If you are having difficulties in your marriage, you might be wondering whether divorce is the right decision for you. For many couples, divorce is a difficult and complicated process, yet it provides a path toward happiness. Sometimes, spouses want […]

How to Minimize Taxes in Your Divorce By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Getting divorced in Chicago or the Chicagoland area can be expensive and taxes can add up at the same time. This is especially true if you are required to pay spousal support. As you may know, with relatively recent changes to federal tax […]

5 Key Things to Know About Spousal Support By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC If you are getting divorced in the Chicago area, it is important to know some key things about spousal support — also known as alimony or spousal maintenance — under Illinois law. Generally speaking, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act […]

How Fathers’ Rights Are Affected by Abuse Allegations By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC When parents are getting divorced or separating, fathers often worry they will not be given a fair chance by the court when it comes to allocating parental responsibilities. To be sure, fathers’ rights advocates get concerned that previous preferences for awarding child […]