Gay and lesbian couples as well as people in relationships with bisexual, trans and gender non-conforming folk may face obstacles when forming families. Adoption in Illinois is especially challenging, with many states offering little to no legal protection for LGBTQ...
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Ways that same-sex couples can raise children
Modern same-sex laws in the U.S. are more favorable for allowing LGBTQ couples to raise children than in the past. Gay couples in Illinois have a wide range of options available to them whether they want to have biological children or raise other non-biological kids....
Financial impacts of divorce you may not have considered
It is not uncommon for people who are getting divorced to worry that their spouse is going to get an unfair share of the assets. However, there are other financial implications of divorce that many people fail to consider. What are some expenses that come with a...
Expansion of IVF coverage to LGBTQ individuals
IVF can be an expensive and challenging medical procedure, but for many couples, it is the only way to have a baby without adopting. Adopting itself can also be a very lengthy and costly process. In Illinois, new legal changes starting in 2022 are making IVF more...
SCOTUS ruling can prevent some LGBTQ adoptions
When it comes to the right to adopt children, LGBTQ parents don't have the same rights in all situations as heterosexual parents. A 9-0 ruling by the United States Supreme Court in June 2021 indicates that faith-based adoption agencies have the right to refuse to work...
Do the names on a birth certificate carry legal status?
It is common to hear people offer advice to fathers to ensure their names are on the birth certificate or to warm mothers to not put a man’s name on the birth certificate because it will give the father rights. For LGBTQ couples, people may suggest putting the name on...
Attorney Assisted Mediation During the Pandemic
Attorney assisted mediation may be the best way to navigate your divorce in these challenging times. Many people ask are the divorce courts still open? The answer is generally yes, but in most counties in Illinois, divorce hearings are heard via Zoom. And not in...
How does divorce affect your business?
During your divorce, you still have a business to run and clients and customers to take care of. How does your current legal situation affect your company? Forbes examines the potential ways a marital split alters commercial operations. Prepare yourself and your...
