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What Does Equitable Property Division Mean?
Posted March 13, 2023

The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act allows courts to divide marital property ‘equitably’ during a divorce. If you plan to divorce, it is critical to understand what ‘equitable property division’ means and which assets need to be divided. If you have questions after reading this article, our Cook and DuPage County property division […]

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Things You Can Do To Make Your Divorce Easier
Posted March 06, 2023

Divorce is a challenging experience in the best cases. But there are steps you can take to make your divorce easier. Learn more about this topic below, then contact our divorce lawyers in Skokie at Gordon & Perlut, LLC, if you need legal assistance. Do Not Threaten Divorce Unsurprisingly, some spouses get frustrated and threaten […]

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Are Both Parents Responsible For College Expenses?
Posted February 28, 2023

When people get divorced in Illinois, they are often surprised to discover the law requires both parents to contribute to their child’s college expenses. This obligation is covered in Section 513 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. However, married parents are not required to provide for their children’s college education. This is […]

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Ways To Stay Close To Your Children After Divorce
Posted February 27, 2023

There are times when marital issues cannot be resolved, and divorce is the best course. However, children sometimes have a tough time during a divorce if the parents do not plan carefully. But there are proven ways you can stay close to your children after divorce. Learn more about this critical topic below, then contact […]

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