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Contesting Prenuptial Agreements in Chicago

A prenuptial agreement, commonly known as a prenup, is a legal document created by couples prior to their marriage. Its primary purpose is to establish clear guidelines regarding the division of assets, spousal support, and various financial matters in the unfortunate...

Breaking Down Barriers: Same-Sex Adoption Laws in Illinois

 Same-sex adoption is a critical issue that impacts many families in Chicago. Over the years, significant strides have been made in expanding the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and families, and same-sex adoption is a crucial aspect of this progress. While the law is on...

All You Need To Know About Surrogacy in Chicago, Illinois

Illinois is a surrogacy-friendly state for same-sex couples who want to have a child through surrogacy. The Gestational Surrogacy Act of the Illinois General Assembly governs the legal framework for surrogacy arrangements in the state. This act sets forth specific...

What Happens If My Spouse Violates an Order of Protection?

A separation, divorce, or custody dispute can cause emotions to run hot. An emotionally unstable spouse may become abusive when he or she is confronted with possible family changes. Some people choose to leave their spouse or seek full custody of their children...

New steps to eliminate LGBTQ health care discrimination

The previous administration took several actions to reduce the LGBTQ community's rights. The current administration has taken several steps to reverse those decisions and return rights to equality that were taken away. The latest change came earlier this month and...

How long does it take to finalize the adoption of an infant?

Adoption is often the simplest way for people in the LGBT+ community to expand their families. Although there are some couples in the LGBT+ community that have the opportunity to conceive and carry biological children related to both partners, many other LGBT couples...

Who cares for the kids if you and your partner pass away?

You and your partner work hard to ensure that your children have what they need. While you're planning for their future, you have a plan to create that might not be all that pleasant. You need to determine who will raise the children if you pass away. For a same-sex...

The importance of second-parent adoption for same-sex couples

For many same-sex couples, the 2015 Supreme Court decision in favor of same-sex marriage was the first step in full recognition of their families. In 2016, a federal judge lifted a ban on adoption by same-sex couples in Mississippi. Same-sex couples are changing the...