Figuring out child support is often one of the hardest parts of parenting after a breakup or divorce. It’s not just about money — it’s about doing what’s best for your child while managing legal...

Adopting as a Trans Person

10 May 2025

Jill M. Metz

Just like anyone else, transgender people have the right to find joy and fulfillment in forming their family through adoption. If you’re trans and thinking about adoption, you likely have questions about how the process...

What to Put in a Surrogacy Contract Template

10 May 2025

Jill M. Metz

For many individuals and couples, surrogacy is a wonderful way to grow a family. It’s a journey full of hope, trust, and teamwork, but like any legal process, it takes careful planning. That planning starts...

Second-Parent Adoption vs. Stepparent Adoption

12 Mar 2025

Jill M. Metz

When a non-biological parent wishes to secure legal rights over a child, they may be able to pursue adoption as a stepparent or second parent. While both types of adoption ensure legal parentage, they come...

Why Would You Need a Probate Attorney?

14 Feb 2025

Jill M. Metz

When a loved one passes away, their estate often needs to go through probate. This is the legal process of distributing assets and settling debts. You might wonder why you would need a lawyer for...

Estate Planning vs Wills: Understanding the Key Differences

13 Feb 2025

Jill M. Metz

There can be confusion surrounding the distinction between estate plans vs wills. Below, we get into the finer details of what makes these important life-planning tools different from one another. Will vs Estate Planning: The...

LGBTQ Divorce: What You Need To Know

13 Feb 2025

Jill M. Metz

In 2013, Illinois legalized same-sex marriage, over a year before the Supreme Court made its historic ruling in the Obergefell v. Hodges case that legalized it federally on June 26, 2015. For the LGBTQ community,...

The Benefits of Hiring Chicago Real Estate Attorneys

03 Oct 2024

Jill M. Metz

Buying and selling property can be a complicated process. The transaction verbiage and requirements alone can be overwhelming. Working with an experienced attorney, however, has many notable advantages. 6 Reasons to Hire Edgewater & Chicago...

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Do I Need a Lawyer For Child Support?

Adopting as a Trans Person

What to Put in a Surrogacy Contract Template

Second-Parent Adoption vs. Stepparent Adoption

Why Would You Need a Probate Attorney?

Estate Planning vs Wills: Understanding the Key Differences

LGBTQ Divorce: What You Need To Know

The Benefits of Hiring Chicago Real Estate Attorneys