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At Gordon & Perlut, LLC, we are often asked whether a prenuptial agreement can be contested during a divorce in Illinois. Many people believe a signed prenup is unbreakable, but under Illinois law, that is not always true. A prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement, can be challenged if certain legal standards are […]

At Gordon & Perlut, LLC, we know that divorce can be stressful, and it becomes even more complicated when one spouse refuses to cooperate. In Illinois, you do not need mutual agreement to get a divorce. The law allows one spouse to proceed even when the other does not want to end the marriage. If […]

As experienced divorce attorneys practicing throughout Illinois, we have seen how divorce, especially during midlife, can feel like a major disruption to life as you know it. For many women in their 40s and 50s, the idea of starting over can seem overwhelming, particularly when children, finances, and decades of shared history are involved. However, […]

As divorce attorneys serving families throughout Chicago and across Illinois, we often get asked if a parent can refuse to comply with a court-ordered parenting schedule. The answer is no. When a judge enters an order regarding parenting time—formerly called “visitation”—both parents are legally bound to follow it. Refusing to allow court-ordered time with the […]