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Are you considering a prenuptial agreement? Some things can be learned by studying Kevin Costner’s prenuptial agreement, and your attorney can help you with yours. Our Chicago prenuptial agreement attorney at Gordon & Perlut, LLC, can help if you have questions. The Kevin Costner Divorce This year, Kevin Costner and his wife, Christine Baumgartner, divorced […]

A divorce is usually a challenging time that forces you to change your life and your plans for the future. Especially when children are involved, you will likely need to continue dealing with your ex on some level, so being cordial with him or her is wise. Learn more about this topic in this article, […]

If you get divorced in Illinois, you will have to divide your marital property. When children are involved, decisions about child support and custody will be made. Alimony (known in Illinois as maintenance) also can come into the picture in some circumstances. But under what conditions can you ask for more alimony/maintenance? Learn about this […]

There are many challenges when getting a divorce, but one of the more contentious issues is how property is divided. Before the divorce court can end your marriage, it must decide how to divide your assets. Illinois has specific laws governing how property is divided in a divorce that you should know, so keep reading […]