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Emotional distance is one of the most common reasons Illinois couples decide to end a marriage. It does not usually appear overnight. Instead, it builds slowly through lack of communication, unresolved conflict, unequal emotional labor, or years of feeling unheard or disconnected. Many spouses tell us they still live under the same roof but feel […]

There are many effects of divorce on the parties and their children alike. Numerous studies have addressed the impacts of divorce on both minor children and adult children of divorced parents, from the long-term psychological and physical health effects of divorce to the financial consequences for children when parents decide to file for divorce. But […]

The decision to end a marriage is deeply personal and complex, influenced by emotional, relational, and practical factors. However, research and real-world experience show that economic conditions also play a significant role in divorce trends. In Chicago, Skokie, Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville, and other communities throughout northeastern Illinois, economic shifts — both positive and negative […]

Both parents have an obligation to financially support their child, and typically, the noncustodial parent will pay the custodial parent child support in Illinois. However, there are times when a noncustodial parent falls behind in their payments, known as being in arrears. At Gordon & Perlut, Attorneys at Law, our Chicago child support lawyers are […]