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Spousal Support in Illinois If you are getting divorced in Chicago pr the surrounding area, it is important to know some key things about spousal support — also known as alimony or spousal maintenance — under Illinois law. Generally speaking, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) governs most legal issues related to […]

How Fathers’ Rights Are Affected by Abuse Allegations By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC When parents are getting divorced or separating, fathers often worry they will not be given a fair chance by the court when it comes to allocating parental responsibilities. To be sure, fathers’ rights advocates get concerned that previous preferences for awarding child […]

Immigration and Divorce: Important Things to Know By: M. Scott Gordon For some Chicago area residents, the prospect of divorce also brings significant issues about immigration status. Many people in Illinois and across the country have what is known as conditional permanent residence (CPR) as a result of marriage. As such, a divorce could change […]

Divorce and Frozen Embryos: What Happens in a Chicago Divorce? By: M. Scott Gordon When married couples get divorced in Illinois, property is classified either as marital property — in which case it is divided between the parties according to the theory of equitable distribution — or it is classified as separate or non-marital property […]