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Illinois passed a law last year that allowed for same-sex marriages within the state. While it had previously allowed for civil unions for these couples,... Read More

Marriage is a legal arrangement as much as it is a social one. Ending a marriage through divorce can have a number of legal implications... Read More

Victory! Civil Union Bill Passes the Illinois House & Senate On December 1, 2010, the Illinois Senate followed the lead of the Illinois House of... Read More

On November 20, 2013, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed Senate Bill 10, allowing same-sex couples to marry, making Illinois the 16th state in the country... Read More

A person’s family may change more than once during a lifetime. A relatively high divorce rate, marriages or civil unions, adoptions and stepchildren can make... Read More

If you are an older adult, or if you have a family member who is approaching an age at which nursing home care may soon... Read More