Category: Family Law

• Navigating Illinois Child Support Modifications
  August 8, 2023
  During a divorce or parentage proceeding in Illinois, a child support order is often established to ensure the well-being of the child. As financial situations may evolve over the years, many individuals find themselves seeking modifications to court ordered child support to ensure that the child's needs continue to be adequately met.
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• Requirements and Process of Changing Your Name in Illinois
  May 30, 2023
  A person may want to change their name after a marriage, divorce, adoption or other major life event to find closure or the start of a new life. Kogut & Wilson outline the eligibility requirements and process of an official name change.
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• Second Parent Adoption Following the Reversal of Roe v. Wade
  March 15, 2023
  Following the Dobbs decision, which reversed of Roe v. Wade, second parent adoption has entered the spotlight with concerns about other potential reversals. Kogut & Wilson explain what second parent adoption is and how families can use this process to protect their parental rights.
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• How to Become a Guardian for a Minor Child in Illinois
  November 29, 2022
  Kogut & Wilson outline different types of guardianships, the process by which guardians are appointed and what assistance may be available for potential guardians in Illinois.
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• Bryan J. Wilson to Discuss Mental Health Risk and Resilience Factors in Children Facing Stressful Family Situations at the 2022 AFCC Conference
  October 11, 2022
  In the upcoming AFCC Conference, Bryan J. Wilson will examine mental health risks in children experiencing stressful family environments and share methods to build resilience.
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• Can Families Request a Different Judge in Illinois Divorce and Family Law Cases?
  September 20, 2022
  Kogut & Wilson provide circumstances in which requesting a new judge for your case may be appropriate.
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• It’s Never Too Early: Addressing Holiday Plans with Your Co-Parent
  August 25, 2022
  Kogut & Wilson provides tips for co-parents to iron out holiday trips and visitation schedules as soon as possible to be prepared and mitigate possible conflict.
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• Can Biological Families Maintain Contact with an Adopted Relative Post-Adoption?
  August 23, 2022
  Kogut & Wilson provides insight on how biological family members may maintain contact with their adopted child, grandchild or relative after an adoption has occurred.
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• Living Together Without Being Married? How Cohabitation Agreements Can Protect Assets
  July 12, 2022
  Those who cohabitate should consider forming a cohabitation agreement to protect themselves and their possessions.
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• Addressing Summer Travel Plans and Disagreements Between Co-Parents
  June 14, 2022
  What should parents do when they disagree about summer travel plans?
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