When a marriage ends for a same-sex or an opposite-sex couple, financial issues often become complicated. Financial support for children or a non-working spouse may be part of the divorce...

LGBTQ Parents’ Guide to Child Custody and Co-parenting

09 Oct 2023

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In recent years, significant progress has been made in recognizing and protecting the rights of LGBTQ individuals and families. However, when it comes to child custody and developing a co-parenting...

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements for LGBTQ Couples

17 Sep 2023

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The adage, “Hope for the best but prepare for the worst,” may sound somewhat pessimistic when contemplating marriage. However, the underlying wisdom it carries resonates particularly well when discussing pre...

Shielding Your Children from the Pain of Divorce Positive Coping Strategies for Families

17 Jun 2023

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Positive Coping Strategies for Families Divorce in Illinois can be a challenging time for any family, and when children are involved, the emotional impact can be even more profound. As...

What You Need to Know About Co-Parent Adoption

17 May 2023

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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 parent of the child. This...

Don’t Underestimate The Importance of Estate Planning

17 May 2023

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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 making arrangements for the transfer...

Same-Sex Divorce Can Be Uniquely Challenging

17 May 2023

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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 be even more complicated due...

Donor Agreements: Protecting Your LGBTQ Family

17 May 2023

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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 expectations and responsibilities of both...

How to Navigate the Illinois Probate Process

05 May 2023

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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 it all the more difficult....

Is LGBTQ Adoption Legal for Couples and Individuals?

19 Apr 2023

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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 so many children in need...

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

21 Jun 2022

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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 your plan to be complete....

Legal Protections for LGBTQ Individuals & Gay Marriage

15 Apr 2022

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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 long-awaited legislation offers federal protections...

Blog 3 Columns – Masonry

What Is Spousal Maintenance and Same-Sex Spousal Support?

LGBTQ Parents’ Guide to Child Custody and Co-parenting

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements for LGBTQ Couples

Shielding Your Children from the Pain of Divorce Positive Coping Strategies for Families

What You Need to Know About Co-Parent Adoption

Don’t Underestimate The Importance of Estate Planning

Same-Sex Divorce Can Be Uniquely Challenging

Donor Agreements: Protecting Your LGBTQ Family

How to Navigate the Illinois Probate Process

Is LGBTQ Adoption Legal for Couples and Individuals?

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

Legal Protections for LGBTQ Individuals & Gay Marriage