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Gordon Nelson Law

At Gordon Nelson Law, we pride ourselves on acting with integrity both inside and outside the courtroom, while aggressively advocating on behalf of our clients. Our clients and their children’s best interests always come first. We understand the sleepless nights and anxiety our clients face and work tirelessness to ensure that they have maximum time and involvement in their children's lives, that they receive a fair and equitable settlement of their marital estate and that support is paid in a manner that takes into accounts each parent’s and the child’s needs. I will do everything I can to protect what is most important.

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Divorce

Gordon Nelson has the knowledge and experience from representing a wide range of clients in all aspects of a divorce matter, from the most basic, uncontested divorce, to highly contentious...
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Parentage/Paternity

Parentage or paternity cases, also known as cases to determine a parent/child relationship, are used primarily for unmarried parents. The same laws in a divorce are used for determining...
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Parenting Time and
Parental Responsibilities

Parenting time (commonly referred to as visitation) includes the days and times each party spends with their children and is one of the most crucial aspects...
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Child Support

In Illinois, both parents have an obligation to pay child support for their children. Child support is determined based on a variety of factors including each parent’s income, number of...
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Maintenance

In Illinois a spouse who earns more income or has more assets may be ordered to pay the other party maintenance, or what is also commonly referred to as alimony. The amount of...
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Post Divorce Disputes

Unfortunately, the finalization of your case is often just the beginning. Most cases are finalized based on the circumstances existing at that time. But we all know that lives change...
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Child Custody Lawyer - Joliet Illinois. Gordon Nelson answers the critical questions about Child Custody in Illinois.

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Divorce in the Time of Coronavirus

March 17, 2020

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Divorce in the Time of Coronavirus

The impact of coronavirus on divorce

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