Under the Illinois Parentage Act, if a child is born to a husband and wife by artificial insemination and the husband signs a written consent, the husband is treated as…
Domestic violence is a subject of great concern in Illinois as elsewhere in the country. Its occurrence can affect the outcome of child-custody cases and other family disputes. Recent statistics…
June 1, 2014, will mark a momentous occasion not just for Illinois but also for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. On that day, LGBT couples can apply for…
Actor Pablo Schreiber, recently known by some television viewers for his portrayal of a corrupt corrections officer in the Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black," is now facing trouble…
Paternity, child custody and support and adoption are common issues experienced following a separation or a divorce. In Cook County, local residents know that family law issues can be complex,…
Throughout the U.S., it is becoming more common for grandparents to be the caretakers for their grandchildren. These grandparent-led households, known as "grandfamilies," include 5.4 million children under the age…