Category: Adoption
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How Does Adopting a Child Impact Taxes in Illinois?
Kogut & Wilson shares adoption tax credit information for Illinois residents at the state and federal level.
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Cailee J. Alderman Contributes to Passage of IL Senate Bill 103 and Amendments to the Adoption Act
As part of the drafting committee and as a testifying witness before the Illinois House of Representative’s Judicial Committee in support of Senate Bill 103, Kogut & Wilson partner Cailee J. Alderman discusses the bill’s purpose in amending the Adoption Act to ensure stability for children in the adoption process.
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Cailee J. Alderman to Join Chicago Bar Association Domestic Relations Committee Webinar on Adoption Law
Cailee will share practical insights on the fundamentals of adoption law during the Adoption 101 webinar.
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Cailee J. Alderman to Discuss Special Immigration Juvenile Status and International Adoption Law in Chicago Bar Association Webinar
Cailee will join an adoption law panel to share developments in SIJS and International adoption law with the CBA.
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Protecting LGBTQ+ Family Rights in Upcoming Years
With the growing uncertainty around LGBTQ+ marriage and family rights following recent political decisions, including the 2024 election and the United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs in June 2022, Kogut & Wilson are again encouraging individuals to go through the process of second parent adoption to ensure their parental rights are fully protected.
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Cailee J. Alderman Authors Adoption Basics Chapter in IICLE 2024 Handbook
Cailee recently shared insights in the IICLE 2024 Adoption Law handbook introducing basic adoption law concepts.
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Cailee J. Alderman to Discuss Minor Guardianships at CBA Panel Event
Cailee will join the Chicago Bar Association’s adoption law committee on Tuesday, April 9 as a member of the “Navigating Minor Guardianships” panel.
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Birth Mother and Father Representation in Uncontested Adoption Proceedings
Kogut & Wilson share the importance of having birth parent representation during adoption proceedings and discuss the intricate details that coincide with adopting a child in Illinois.
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Interstate Adoption and the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
Kogut & Wilson share what families can expect from the interstate adoption process in Illinois as controlled by the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.
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Requirements and Process of International Adoption in Illinois
When pursuing international adoptions, it is important to know the requirements and processes of your home state. From home country adoption to readoption in the United States, Kogut & Wilson is prepared to assist families through the international adoption process.