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Study Addresses Long-Term Effect of Divorce on Kids By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Does divorce have long-term effects on children, even once those kids reach adulthood? According to a recent study conducted by researchers at Baylor University, individuals who were in their childhood when their parents were divorced showed lower levels of oxytocin, often referred […]

Why Should I Establish Paternity? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Whether you are a parent (or you believe you are a biological parent), or you are an adult child and do not have legal proof of paternity, you might be thinking about establishing paternity. Establishing paternity is important, depending upon who you are — a […]

Will I Be Responsible for Child Support If I Am Not Working? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC In Illinois, parents have a duty to provide financial support for their children. Relatively recent changes to Illinois law resulted in a move to the “income shares” model for child support, where both parents’ incomes are taken into […]

How Can I Modify Parenting Time Around the Holidays? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC As the holiday season approaches and parents make plans with extended family and friends, it can be frustrating when you realize your existing parenting plan, or the allocation of parenting time, does not allow you to make the plans you were […]