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Illinois began recognizing same-sex marriages on June 1, 2014, as well as the pre-existing Civil Union Act that allowed any couple to be legally joined. If the people involved desire, the civil union could convert to a marriage after fulfilling certain obligations.
Legislators created the original civil union partnership rules to afford any two adults, either same sex or different sexes, the same or similar legal rights as a married couple has. These include protections for people who end their relationship under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. The end result is that individuals in either a newer same-sex marriage or a civil union both have legal protection and rights that are generally indistinguishable and independent of what term is used for the particular relationship.
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Problems may still arise due to the fact that some states do not currently allow either same-sex marriages or civil unions of any type. If a couple moves out of Illinois or separates during an out of state move, they may find themselves unprotected by the same laws and guidelines. The US Supreme Court did stop the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), but unfortunately, legal battles still continue between individual states and the federal court system. In order to understand all the intricacies of same-sex legally recognized unions, consulting with an experienced attorney is essential.
The expert team at Levin & Associates provides clear and concise information and representation when it comes to same-sex civil unions, marriages and the dissolution of both types of legal relationship. We stay on top of the latest developments in federal and Illinois law as it pertains to this topic in order to best serve our clients.
Our representation of same-sex couples covers Chicago and the surrounding communities in Lake, Will, DuPage and Cook counties in Illinois.
With current knowledge, years of expertise in family law and a firm dedication to completely understanding your individual needs and goals, our Chicago same-sex marriage attorneys are ready to help you navigate even the most complicated legal situations.
Contact Levin & Associates at 312-598-0405 or click the button below to schedule an appointment to discuss your legal matters. Rest assured that we maintain confidentiality of all our clients. We offer comprehensive family law services including same-sex civil union and marriage assistance, counsel for out of state moves, and division of property, custody, and other support.
