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Top Things to Know About a Guardian Ad Litem in a Family Law Case By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC If you are currently going through a family law case (or will be soon) in Chicago and minor children are involved, you should know the court may appoint a person known as a Guardian Ad Litem […]

When Can Divorce Orders be Modified? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC When a divorce order is entered, there is rarely an assumption among any of the parties that the order will work perfectly forever. The aim for a Chicago divorce order – such as an order for spousal maintenance or an allocation judgment – is […]

What Do I Need to Include in My Divorce Petition? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Filing for divorce can be a complicated process. You may be unsure about the steps you need to take and you may not have a clear understanding of what types of materials you need to gather in advance of the […]

Can I Avoid Having My Pension Divided in My Divorce? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC If you are approaching the age of retirement and are planning to get divorced in the Chicago area, it can be very stressful to learn your pension is likely subject to distribution under Illinois law. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution […]