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How is Child Custody Decided in Illinois? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Whether you are just beginning the process of filing for a divorce with minor children from your marriage, or you are planning a separation from a partner with whom you share at least one minor child, you are very likely wondering: How is […]

Should I Allege Fault in My Divorce Petition? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC For quite some time, in order to get divorced, many states required the spouse petitioning for the divorce to allege fault-based grounds for filing. Until recently, although Illinois had a “no fault” option for filing for divorce, it still permitted the party […]

Issues to Consider in an LGBTQ Divorce By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC While same-sex divorces have more in common with opposite-sex divorces than differences, there are also important distinctions concerning same-sex relationships and divorces that LGBTQ couples considering divorce in Chicago should know about. A recent Business Insider article discusses LGBTQ divorces with legal scholar […]

Planning for Retirement: How Divorce Can Impact Your Retirement Plans By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Planning for retirement after a divorce in the Chicago area can be complicated. You should know that, for many Chicago area residents, a divorce will result in the distribution of most if not all your retirement accounts. To be sure, Illinois […]