Family Law – Divorce
More than 30 years of experience
Cook County Domestic Partnership Agreement Attorney and Cohabitation Agreement Lawyer
Changing Times - Changing Needs
Times are changing. These days, more and more couples are choosing to live together and share a life without the legally binding commitment of marriage. This includes both heterosexual couples and same sex couples. Despite the changing times, the law remains unchanged on these issues and offers little to no help to couples who are not married.
Simply put, Illinois law does not afford non-married couples the same rights as married couples, no matter how long you have lived together or what type of relationship in which you are involved. For this reason, it makes sense to enter into agreements on important matters concerning your partnership.
At the Barrington, Illinois, Law Offices of Alexandra M. Goddard, we can help you and your partner to establish legally binding agreements in regard to how your relationship—and any potential break-up—will be handled.
Contact us today to find out how we can help and your life partner form agreements that will not only make your relationship stronger, but also prepare you for the future and secure your rights.
Domestic Partnership Agreements
Ms. Alexandra M. Goddard, our Cook County domestic partnership agreement attorney, has more than thirty years of legal experience and has handled many legal matters for non-traditional families and partnerships. Along with experience, Ms. Goddard brings an open mind to every case. She understands and believes that a family can be something other than what traditional society has determined.
Contact our domestic partnership agreement attorney today for a no-cost initial consultation regarding creating domestic partner and co-habitation agreements.
For same sex couples, a domestic partnership agreement can establish rights and obligations regarding:
- shared property and assets
- powers of attorney
- child custody and adoption
- estate matters
- dissolution of domestic partnerships
Cohabitation Agreements
For non-married couples who are living together, a cohabitation agreement can be extremely beneficial in handling important family affairs and dealing with any potential break-up. Because typical Illinois divorce law does not apply to your situation, putting legally solid agreements in place to address matters such as property division and child custody not only makes sense, it is smart.
Contact Us
Contact our Barrington domestic partnership agreement lawyer today to find out how we can help you and your partner put together legally sound agreements regarding your relationship. We offer a no-cost initial consultation to all prospective clients, along with reasonable fees and a willingness to work with you regarding fee arrangements. Credit cards accepted. Evening and weekend meetings are available by appointment to suit your busy schedule.
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