Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C.

Civil Union Attorneys - Illinois

At Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, we protect the rights of our clients who are considering a civil union, or who are already in a civil union. Over the years, our practice has grown to serve people who need diverse representation in non-traditional family law areas. With the passage of the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, a new classification of family law was created.  Now, same-sex couples are finally able to honor and memorialize their relationship with their partner.  In addition, civil unions not only provide same-sex couples with state rights and protections, but all couples.

If you are contemplating entering into a civil union, or wishing to dissolve your civil union with your partner in the state of Illinois, contact Sullivan Taylor & Gumina to ensure your rights are protected under the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act. Call (630) 665-7676, to speak with a knowledgeable civil union attorney, who can guide you through the process with ease and expertise.

Civil Unions and How to Protect Your Rights

While civil unions in Illinois are not recognized as a "marriage" under federal law, they do offer many legal benefits similar to those found in a marriage. For example, civil unions allow:

  • Partners to visit each other in the hospital
  • Couples to make health care decisions if one partner becomes incapacitated.
  • Partners to inherit assets including property, in the event of death.
  • Partners to decline to testify against each other in state courts
  • Partners to end their civil unions, much like a divorce

Regardless of whether you are in a same-sex relationship or long-term heterosexual partnership, civil unions are designed to honor the union between you and your partner. At Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, we can help you achieve your life-long goals and protect your best interests.

Contact Our Civil Union Attorneys

To learn more about our family law services in regards to civil unions, contact Sullivan Taylor & Gumina today by calling (630) 665-7676. Our civil union attorneys will give the answers you need about creating a successful civil union.