As the holidays quickly approach, now is a great time to address and solidify holiday travel plans and parenting time schedules to minimize potential conflict before it’s too late.
What is a Holiday Visitation Schedule?
When both co-parents want to spend
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Can Biological Families Maintain Contact with an Adopted Relative Post-Adoption?
Adoption is an opportunity for individuals to create a permanent family without a biological connection. Though every adoption is different, some biological families may wish to maintain contact with their adopted child, grandchild or relative even after an adoption has…
Three Kogut & Wilson Attorneys Included in Best Lawyers® 2023 Lists
Kogut & Wilson is pleased to announce that three attorneys have been selected to the 2023 Best Lawyers® lists for their impact in the family law industry. The recipients are as follows:
The Best Lawyers in America®
Eva Matela Kogut…
Cailee J. Alderman Expands Service in Family Law Following Mediation Certification
To better service clients and build on her commitment of providing solutions for clients compassionately and effectively, Cailee J. Alderman has earned a mediation skills certification from Northwestern University.
Cailee will use this certification to facilitate productive conversations between co-parents,…
Eva Matela Kogut Honored in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s 2022 Women in Law List
Kogut & Wilson proudly celebrates Eva Matela Kogut’s inclusion in the 3rd annual Woman in Law honoree list in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
Eva’s dedication to challenging the status quo of women in the legal industry and improving…
Living Together Without Being Married? How Cohabitation Agreements Can Protect Assets
With the divorce rate near 50%, more couples are choosing to cohabitate before marriage or in place thereof for various reasons. Some opt to live together to “test drive” what marriage would be like while others cohabitate because they believe…
Fostering Environments of Love through Foster Care Adoption
Children deserve to grow up in a nurturing environment, but a safe and stable home is not always a possibility with their legal parents. Foster care offers individuals and families looking to adopt the opportunity to provide a temporary solution…
Addressing Summer Travel Plans and Disagreements Between Co-Parents
Summer vacation – a time for fun in the sun, relaxation and trips with the family but potential disagreements may arise among co-parents with regards to travel. What should parents do when they disagree in this situation?
Review the Parenting…
Co-Parents Should Consider These Aspects Before Their Summer Move
Many parents relocate their families over the summer – often from the city to the suburbs – as to not disrupt their children’s school year. Co-parents may not realize their parenting agreement has specific provisions about where and when they…
Maintaining Family Ties with Relative Adoption
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.
What…