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What Should I Do About Spousal Support If I Lost My Job? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC During a divorce in Chicago, many parties seek spousal support or alimony, also known as spousal maintenance. Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), when one of the parties requests spousal support, the court must […]

Fathers’ Rights and Needs During a Divorce: Considering Self-Care By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Many discussions concerning fathers’ rights in a divorce case often revolve around a father’s ability to co-parent, or a father’s ability to share parental responsibilities, including significant decision-making responsibilities and parenting time. Illinois divorce and family laws largely have become more […]

Am I Eligible for a Joint Simplified Divorce? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC When spouses want a cost-efficient and quick divorce, they often look for options to speed up the divorce process. If you run internet searches for “fast divorce” or “quick divorce in Chicago,” you will likely find information about uncontested divorce proceedings and […]

Do My Spouse and I have to Live in Separate Homes to Be Eligible for Divorce? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC When you are making plans to file for divorce in Chicago, it often seems like the best decision for either you or your spouse is to move out of the home you are sharing. […]