Category: Family Law
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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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When Can a Minor’s Name Legally Be Changed in Illinois?
A minor’s name may be changed as part of certain legal proceedings, such as divorce or adoption matters. Certain individuals may also request to change the name of a minor child in a separate legal proceeding. Kogut & Wilson share what you can expect from the name change process and what is required to change a minor’s name.
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Prenuptial Agreements: Planning for Life Beyond the Big Day
As many details are being finalized, couples often don’t think about an important component of wedding planning: the prenuptial agreement.
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Best Lawyers in America Highlights Seven Kogut & Wilson Attorneys in 2025 Lists
The 2025 Best Lawyers in America list spotlights seven Kogut & Wilson attorneys for their accomplishments in family law, mediation and collaborative law.
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Addressing Summer Travel Plans and Disagreements Between Co-Parents
What should parents do when they disagree about summer travel plans?
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Co-Parents Should Consider These Aspects Before Their Summer Move
Co-parents may not realize their parenting agreement has specific provisions about where and when they move.
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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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Eva M. Kogut Once Again Honored on Illinois Super Lawyers Top 50 Women Attorneys List
Since 2017, Eva has been selected to the Super Lawyers Illinois list for her exceptional work in family law. Inclusion on the Top 50 Women list is exemplary of the high degree of professionalism and public esteem she has obtained over the years.
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Eva M. Kogut Discusses Mediation Best Practices with Family Law Professionals
Eva met with family law professionals to share insights on preparing clients for the mediation process.
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Cailee J. Alderman to Address the Post-DCFS Process for Children in DePaul University’s 2023 Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center Symposium
Cailee will join the panel "A Child's Life After a DCFS Finding: Adoption, Foster Care & Guardianship" during the Family Law Symposium entitled A Practitioner's Guide to Navigating Child Protective Services in Illinois.