Category: Adoption
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Protecting LGBTQ+ Family Rights in Upcoming Years
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With the growing uncertainty around LGBTQ+ marriage and family rights following recent political decisions, including the 2024 election and the United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs in June 2022, Kogut & Wilson are again encouraging individuals to go through the process of second parent adoption to ensure their parental rights are fully protected.
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Cailee J. Alderman Authors Adoption Basics Chapter in IICLE 2024 Handbook
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Cailee recently shared insights in the IICLE 2024 Adoption Law handbook introducing basic adoption law concepts.
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Cailee J. Alderman to Discuss Minor Guardianships at CBA Panel Event
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Cailee will join the Chicago Bar Association’s adoption law committee on Tuesday, April 9 as a member of the “Navigating Minor Guardianships” panel.
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How Does Adopting a Child Impact Taxes in Illinois?
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Kogut & Wilson shares adoption tax credit information for Illinois residents at the state and federal level.
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Birth Mother and Father Representation in Uncontested Adoption Proceedings
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Kogut & Wilson share the importance of having birth parent representation during adoption proceedings and discuss the intricate details that coincide with adopting a child in Illinois.
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Interstate Adoption and the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
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Kogut & Wilson share what families can expect from the interstate adoption process in Illinois as controlled by the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.
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Requirements and Process of International Adoption in Illinois
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When pursuing international adoptions, it is important to know the requirements and processes of your home state. From home country adoption to readoption in the United States, Kogut & Wilson is prepared to assist families through the international adoption process.
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Requirements and Process of Changing Your Name in Illinois
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A person may want to change their name after a marriage, divorce, adoption or other major life event to find closure or the start of a new life. Kogut & Wilson outline the eligibility requirements and process of an official name change.
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Cailee J. Alderman to Discuss SIJS with CBA Adoption Law Committee
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Cailee and co-speaker Genie Gillespie will discuss special immigrant juvenile status with the committee on Tuesday, May 9.
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Second Parent Adoption Following the Reversal of Roe v. Wade
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Following the Dobbs decision, which reversed of Roe v. Wade, second parent adoption has entered the spotlight with concerns about other potential reversals. Kogut & Wilson explain what second parent adoption is and how families can use this process to protect their parental rights.