Second parent adoption allows a non-biological parent to gain the same rights as a biological parent. Following the United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs in June 2022, discussions surrounding second parent adoption have increased, as many same sex couples
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Adult Adoption in Illinois
Unique circumstances and needs make each adoption different. In some cases, adult adoption might be the most viable option to bring a family together. This process has slightly different requirements and results than other adoption cases. The state of Illinois…
Eva Matela Kogut Honored on 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers Top 50 Women Attorneys List
Kogut & Wilson proudly announces that Super Lawyers recently highlighted Eva Matela Kogut on the 2023 Illinois Top 50 Women list. This recognition comes in addition to Eva’s and three other firm attorneys’ inclusion on the 2023 Super Lawyers…
Cailee J. Alderman to Discuss Adoption Law and SIJS in Separate Chicago Bar Association and DePaul University Events
Kogut & Wilson partner Cailee J. Alderman will discuss adoption law and procedure as well as special immigrant juvenile status in two separate upcoming events.
CBA Adoption Law Committee
On Thursday, February 9 at 2 pm CST, Cailee will discuss…
2023 Illinois Super Lawyers Lists Features Four Kogut & Wilson Attorneys
Kogut & Wilson announces that Super Lawyers recognized four firm attorneys on the 2023 Illinois lists for their work in family law:
Super Lawyers
Rising Stars
After being…
Cailee J. Alderman Reinstalled as Guardian ad Litem for Adoption Cases by Circuit Court of Cook County
Effective December 1, 2022, the Circuit Court of Cook County has once again appointed Cailee J. Alderman as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for adoption cases for a two-year term, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to the family law field.
Cailee…
Kirsten L. Meeder Appointed to Palos Park Plan Commission
Kogut & Wilson attorney Kirsten L. Meeder was recently appointed to the Palos Park Plan Commission. Her term will last through June 1, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Palos Park, Kirsten will utilize her education and extensive legal skills to…
How to Become a Guardian for a Minor Child in Illinois
There are many circumstances in which a guardianship may be necessary. This may occur when the biological parents are not able to care for their child or are absent for a long period of time. Opting to become a guardian…
Kogut & Wilson Expands Roster with the Addition of Sara Riddick
Kogut & Wilson proudly announces Sara Riddick has joined the firm as an associate, focusing her practice in family and matrimonial law and expanding our team of compassionate, experienced attorneys.
Sara provides clients with honest, empathetic and thoughtful advice to…
Considering Surrogacy or Genetical Material Donation? Laws and Regulations to Know When Opting for Third-Party Reproduction
When a family or individual decides it’s time to have children, an increasing amount of people have opted to utilize third-party reproduction methods including surrogacy and egg donations.
With these methods comes a unique set of challenges, with separate legal…