On behalf of Thomas M. Gurewitz, Attorney At Law | Sep 24, 2020 | adoptions
In a blended family, stepparents and stepchildren often form a close bond. However, that relationship does not give stepparents a parent-child relationship that is recognized by law. Adopting a stepchild allows stepparents to establish such a relationship with a child...
On behalf of Thomas M. Gurewitz, Attorney At Law | May 13, 2020 | adoptions
Adoption comes in all different forms. Some expand their families with unrelated adoptions, adoptions within the family or stepparent adoptions. Some choose second parent adoptions. Here, we will help you understand second parent adoptions and if they are right for...
On behalf of Thomas M. Gurewitz, Attorney At Law | Feb 17, 2020 | adoptions
After marrying someone who already has a child, it is common for a spouse to consider adopting that child when they’ve created a new family.There are stepparents who often help support the children and there are numerous other reasons for seeking an adoption....
On behalf of Thomas M. Gurewitz, Attorney At Law | Jan 23, 2020 | adoptions
As the year comes to an end, it is time to look forward to next year. That also means preparing for tax time in Illinois. If you welcomed a new member in your family this year through adoption, you may see some benefits on your federal income taxes. The IRS explains...
On behalf of Thomas M. Gurewitz, Attorney At Law | Jul 29, 2019 | adoptions
At Thomas M. Gurewitz, Attorney At Law, in Illinois, we understand that many stepparents form a strong parent-child bond with their stepchildren and wish to become the legal parent. If you believe that stepparent adoption is in the best interests of your spouse’s...
On behalf of Thomas M. Gurewitz, Attorney At Law | Jan 23, 2019 | adoptions
Adopting an older child in Illinois can be challenging for many families. While your heart is surely in the right place, the transition from one situation to another is often difficult for many kids, especially those who’ve been in foster care for some time. In...
