One of the most important parts of life is planning your estate. This aspect of life becomes even more critical when you have children. You don't want to risk having your children be placed in the custody of the state should you die unexpectedly before they become adults. Here are some important tips you should follow when choosing a guardian for your children in Illinois.
Types of Illinois orders of protection
Help for people suffering domestic abuse
Changes to guardianship in Illinois family law
Group aims to have Equal Rights Amendment ratified in Illinois
Parents and children could be helped by change in support rule
Spousal support: It's not just for women anymore
It should surprise no one that traditional social norms are not the norm for everyone. In just the past few years, the acceptance of same-sex marriage has gone from almost nonexistent to the law of the land. Norms related to same-sex marriage have not done a complete 180, but they are turning.
The trouble with buying a home before marriage
You and your significant other have been together for years. You don't want to get married, but you also don't want to keep paying rent. You decide to buy a home together. Is this wise?
Understanding what rights you have when you adopt in Illinois
During the past decade, more than 15,000 children across Illinois were adopted. As for the profile of the children that have been adopted during this time, they have come from all walks of life, are of all ages and from diverse parts of the state.
Foster care and adoption questions and answers
Are you interested in learning a bit more about foster care and adoption in Illinois? Below are a few common questions that people have. Adoption can be a time-consuming process, though a rewarding one, and it's important to know as much as possible along the way.
