Chicago Metropolitan Civil Union Attorney

North Shore, Illinois, Same-Sex Couple Rights Lawyer

Whether you have or wish to have a same-sex civil union or a domestic partnership, under Illinois law you now are entitled to the rights of a long-term relationship. At the Law Offices of Sandra M. Rosenbloom, we help couples in Lake County and Cook County resolve their civil union issues and disputes.

If you have same-sex relationship questions, we will provide the answers. To schedule your consultation, call our firm, the Law Offices of Sandra M. Rosenbloom, at 847-441-1886 or contact me online.

Your Rights Under a Civil Union in Chicago

As Chicago area domestic relations civil union lawyers, we have an extensive understanding of the laws that govern same-sex couples. These laws give you rights similar to that of a married couple, including:

• The right to make medical decisions for each other
• Inheritance rights
• Equal estate tax treatment
• Equal tax treatment
• The right to make funeral arrangements
• Hospital visitation rights

Also similar to a married couple, you may decide to end your relationship. Our law firm handles these cases through Collaborative law and mediation, as well as negotiated settlements to minimize the financial and emotional costs to each individual

Domestic Partnership Agreements in Illinois

A domestic partnership agreement provides directives for certain issues should your relationship end. Such issues addressed in a domestic partnership agreement can be:

• The disposition of the home
• Certain assets purchased during the relationship
• Inheritance protection for children from prior relationships
• The division of debts

Contact a Chicago Metropolitan Domestic Relations Civil Union Lawyer

If you have a question about Illinois mediation or same-sex civil unions, contact the Law Offices of Sandra M. Rosenbloom