Co-parent adoption is a legal process in which an individual seeks to adopt the child of their partner or spouse, who is not the biological...

Don’t Underestimate The Importance of Estate Planning

17 May 2023

Jill M. Metz

No one likes to think about their own mortality, but it is important to be prepared for the inevitable. Estate planning is the process of...

Same-Sex Divorce Can Be Uniquely Challenging

17 May 2023

Jill M. Metz

Same-sex couples face particular challenges in divorce that are unique to their situation. While divorcing a spouse is never easy, divorcing a same-sex partner can...

Donor Agreements: Protecting Your LGBTQ Family

17 May 2023

Jill M. Metz

When growing your LGBTQ family, there are many considerations and steps to take. One important aspect is creating a donation agreement. This agreement outlines the...

How to Navigate the Illinois Probate Process

05 May 2023

Jill M. Metz

Losing a loved one takes an emotional and financial toll on family members. Having to navigate through the complicated probate process during this time makes...

Is LGBTQ Adoption Legal for Couples and Individuals?

19 Apr 2023

Jill M. Metz

In honor of National Adoption Month, November is the perfect time to look at how LGBTQ individuals and couples may be encouraged to adopt. With...

How Can an LGBT Estate Planning Lawyer in Chicago Help You?

21 Jun 2022

Jill M. Metz

Estate planning is extremely important, yet can be very tricky. There are a lot of moving parts that must be dealt with in order for...

Legal Protections for LGBTQ Individuals & Gay Marriage

15 Apr 2022

Jill M. Metz

As of December 13, 2022, the Respect for Marriage Act enshrining same-sex marriage into the US Consitution, was passed to provide legal protection nationwide. This...

Happy New Year from Jill

01 Jan 2014

Jill M. Metz

A MESSAGE FROM JILL METZ Progress continues as the remarkable momentum for marriage equality has grown such that 35 states now recognize marriage for same-sex...