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Can I be Put in Jail for Not Paying Child Support in Illinois? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC In cases of divorced or unmarried parents, having a valid child support order in place is vitally important. In addition to helping to ensure parents get timely payments and the maximum amount they are entitled to and […]

How Long is Spousal Maintenance Paid in Illinois? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Divorce can have a devastating impact on your finances. Particularly if you relied on your spouse in meeting monthly expenses, getting used to living on your own often proves challenging. Spousal maintenance, otherwise known as alimony in Illinois, can help you make […]

How Do I Collect Child Support if My Ex is Unemployed? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Children deserve the love and support of both of their parents. While you cannot force someone to care for their child or to provide the encouragement they need, you can make them take financial responsibility. Child support provides the […]

How Incidents of Family Violence Affect Child Custody By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Family violence is an unfortunately common problem in Illinois, occurring between married couples and those unmarried but living together. It can involve actual physical acts, such as: Hitting Punching Pushing Choking threats Sexual assault Abuse Damage to property When children are involved, […]