What Is Spousal Maintenance and Same-Sex Spousal Support?
When a marriage ends for a same-sex or an opposite-sex couple, financial issues often become complicated. Financial support for children or a... Read More
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
What You Need to Know About Co-Parent Adoption
Co-parent adoption is a legal process in which an individual seeks to adopt the child of their partner or spouse, who is... Read More
Don’t Underestimate The Importance of Estate Planning
No one likes to think about their own mortality, but it is important to be prepared for the inevitable. Estate planning is... Read More
Same-Sex Divorce Can Be Uniquely Challenging
Same-sex couples face particular challenges in divorce that are unique to their situation. While divorcing a spouse is never easy, divorcing a... Read More
Donor Agreements: Protecting Your LGBTQ Family
When growing your LGBTQ family, there are many considerations and steps to take. One important aspect is creating a donation agreement. This... Read More
Is LGBTQ Adoption Legal for Couples and Individuals?
In honor of National Adoption Month, November is the perfect time to look at how LGBTQ individuals and couples may be encouraged... Read More
How Can an LGBT Estate Planning Lawyer in Chicago Help You?
Estate planning is extremely important, yet can be very tricky. There are a lot of moving parts that must be dealt with... Read More