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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 […]

Report Addresses Divorce and Retirement Benefits By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC If you are going through a divorce, plan to file for divorce in the near future, or if you have recently finalized your divorce, you should know you may be entitled to some of your spouse’s retirement benefits. While this point might seem obvious […]