Orland Park Nontraditional Family Lawyers

Attorneys Help Same-Sex and Unmarried Couples in Tinley Park and Surrounding Areas

At Anderson and Associates, P.C., we know that there are many different types of families. Traditional families still have rights protected by law, but nontraditional families must often take legal action to protect their rights. Our firm assists all family structures in establishing their rights and making sure the correct plans are in place before proceeding with legal action.

Legal Assistance for Nontraditional Families in Illinois

The Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, which went into effect in 2011, established the rights of same-sex and opposite-sex couples to engage in civil unions. In 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry. Whether same-sex or opposite-sex couples are joined by a civil union or married, they should understand their rights in Illinois. Our lawyers can aid you by explaining your rights and helping you with any legal actions you need to take to protect your family.

We not only work with civil union partnerships, but we also assist other nontraditional families like unmarried heterosexual couples, married and unmarried same-sex couples, grandparents raising grandchildren, and any other type of family. We can provide legal support and services for the following areas:

• Adoptions
• Grandparents' rights
• Cohabitation agreements
• Estate planning
• Guardianships

Divorce and Nontraditional Families

Nontraditional families often face complications when deciding to separate or divorce. While many rights of married couples apply to same-sex partners and unmarried couples, there may be difficulties interpreting the law, and it is essential to have an attorney on your side to help you resolve issues and protect your rights. These cases still involve the same kinds of discussions and settlements that traditional families go through, such as:

• Child custody
• Visitation
• Child support
• Maintenance/alimony
• Division of property

Our attorneys can help you take the right legal actions to separate your life from your ex-partner's in the easiest way possible. If children are involved, our experienced lawyers will protect their best interests while working to satisfy the intentions of our clients.

Contact us at 708-226-9904 to find out how we can assist you and your nontraditional family. You can schedule a free consultation at our Orland Park office or any of the other four surrounding regional offices. We serve clients throughout Cook County, Will County, DuPage County, and Kane County.