Adoption can seem daunting but the comfort of adopting a family member can make the process more reassuring. While not applicable to all adopting individuals, relative adoption offers the opportunity to establish a permanent family without breaking familial ties.
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Kogut & Wilson, L.L.C. was founded in 2015 by Attorneys Eva Matela Kogut and Bryan J. Wilson. Attorneys Kogut and Wilson had already been working together as a team for some time at two of Chicagoland’s premier divorce and family law firms. In opening their own firm, they endeavor to prove to clients that it is possible to receive elite, industry-respected counsel while still experiencing a personalized, attentive approach to their case.
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Kogut & Wilson Introduces Genesis Hernandez as an Associate
Kogut & Wilson enthusiastically announces the addition of Genesis Hernandez to our growing team of knowledgeable, experienced family law attorneys. Genesis joins as an associate, practicing in all areas of family and matrimonial law. Fluent in Spanish, she also provides…
Sarah E. Holtzman Organizes WBAI & LLL Series in Domestic Relations Division: New Domestic Relations Judges Panel
As an active member on the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ Judicial Panel Planning Committee, Sarah E. Holtzman joined fellow committee members to coordinate an upcoming CLE program introducing Cook County’s new Domestic Relations judges and their perspectives on common…
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status as a Path to Protection and Residency
A child’s overall safety and stability are vital to their well-being and development. While the United States has processes in place to protect citizens and their children from abuse and neglect, there are also proceedings available to immigrant children seeking…
Sabrina Karakaya to Serve as a Trainer for Mutual Ground
After many years as a domestic violence survivor advocate, Kogut & Wilson’s Sabrina Karakaya will continue to support those affected as a Trainer for Mutual Ground, a counseling, advocacy and education shelter for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence.
Sabrina…
Prenuptial Agreements: Considerations Before Saying “I Do”
With the excitement of a wedding and the stress of last-minute preparations, a prenuptial agreement (also known as a premarital agreement or prenup) may be the last item on a couple’s mind before heading to the altar but it should…
Eva Matela Kogut to Share Financial Neutral’s Importance to Collaborative Divorce Teams in Upcoming CDI Training
Eva Matela Kogut will discuss financial neutrals in the Collaborative Divorce Illinois’ (CDI) Fellows Collaborative Skills Training webinar on Friday, April 8 from 12:00 to 3:15 pm CT.
In the webinar, “The Financial Neutral’s Value,” Eva and legal and financial…
Six Types of Adoptions in Illinois
When considering adoption, individuals may not realize the options available to establish a permanent family.
In Illinois, adoption may take several different forms, each with their own restrictions and requirements. Kogut & Wilson offers an overview of the forms of…
Contested Adoptions: How Parental Disputes Can Impede the Adoption Process
While adoption is beneficial for biological and adoptive parents alike, the complex decisions involved can lead to disputes concerning parents’ rights and the viability of adoption.
In some cases, legal parents dispute adoptions leaving the process at a standstill and…
FASFA Parent Reporting: Options for Divorced, Separated and Joint Filers
The college application process can be daunting, especially when it comes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FASFA provides economic relief to college students based on parental income, however, the process raises questions for non-traditional families regarding…