LGBTQ Parents’ Guide to Child Custody and Co-parenting
In recent years, significant progress has been made in recognizing and protecting the rights of LGBTQ individuals and families. However, when it... Read More
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements for LGBTQ Couples
The adage, “Hope for the best but prepare for the worst,” may sound somewhat pessimistic when contemplating marriage. However, the underlying wisdom... Read More
Shielding Your Children from the Pain of Divorce Positive Coping Strategies for Families
Positive Coping Strategies for Families Divorce in Illinois can be a challenging time for any family, and when children are involved, the... Read More
How to Navigate the Illinois Probate Process
Losing a loved one takes an emotional and financial toll on family members. Having to navigate through the complicated probate process during... Read More
Legal Protections for LGBTQ Individuals & Gay Marriage
As of December 13, 2022, the Respect for Marriage Act enshrining same-sex marriage into the US Consitution, was passed to provide legal... Read More
Happy New Year from Jill
A MESSAGE FROM JILL METZ Progress continues as the remarkable momentum for marriage equality has grown such that 35 states now recognize... Read More
Every LGBT couple in Illinois should have an estate plan
Estate plans are not just for people who have a lot of money or own a number of assets. Estate planning encompasses... Read More
Are you prepared with a durable power of attorney?
A durable power of attorney can provide broad powers to a trusted agent in the event you suffer some form of incapacity... Read More
Several factors must be considered when leaving money to charity
When you are putting together your estate plan, you may wish to leave money or property to more than your children and... Read More
Marriage Equality
A MESSAGE FROM JILL METZ Marriage Equality Is Here! It is a day for celebrating! Today, June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme... Read More