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 agreement, there can still be...

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements for LGBTQ Couples

17 Sep 2023

Celine

Blog, Fit Row

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 and postnuptial agreements. For couples...

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

17 Jun 2023

Celine

Blog, Fit Row

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 parents, it’s our responsibility to...

How to Navigate the Illinois Probate Process

05 May 2023

Celine

Blog

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. Working with a seasoned probate...

Legal Protections for LGBTQ Individuals & Gay Marriage

15 Apr 2022

Celine

Blog, Fit Row, News Article

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 for same-sex couples across the...

Happy New Year from Jill

01 Jan 2014

Celine

Blog, Fit Row

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 couples. In 2013, 34% of Americans lived in marriage equality...

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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

How to Navigate the Illinois Probate Process

Legal Protections for LGBTQ Individuals & Gay Marriage

Happy New Year from Jill