A party to a same sex Chicago divorce may benefit from seeking counsel from an attorney who has stayed abreast with the recent changes to the law. Chicago divorce attorney Tanya Witt has represented parties in gay divorces. The dissolution of same sex unions in Illinois is an area that has experienced a number of significant legal changes in the last few years. In June 2013, the Supreme Court invalidated the section of DOMA that defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman. This important development has tax and other legal implications for gay marriage and gay divorce.
Order of Protection for Domestic Violence
Unfortunately, some Chicago divorces or Chicago child custody disputes involve domestic violence. When domestic violence, or the threat of domestic violence, occurs a victim may petition the court for an order of protection. An order of protection is a court order...