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Can I Have Child Support Arrears Forgiven If Children Are Grown? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Illinois makes clear both parents have an obligation to support their children financially, and Illinois law now relies on the “income shares” model for child support, which means that both parents contribute to the overall child support obligation based […]

Why to Consider Collaborative Law Instead of Divorce Litigation By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC What Is Collaborative Law? When you are considering a divorce in the Chicago area and are anticipating one or more contentious issues to arise, you should speak with a Chicago area divorce lawyer about the benefits of collaborative law instead of […]

What Are My Options if My Ex Refuses to Pay Child Support? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Child support is essential for any child’s well-being, and it is designed to provide for a child’s needs even if the parents are no longer together. Under Illinois law, child support is calculated according to the income shares […]

How is the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities  Decided? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC When you are going through a child custody case, it is critical to understand how the allocation of parental responsibilities will be decided. Depending upon the circumstances of your case, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) allows for the […]