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Adoption is beautiful; it’s also confusing. The process, the types of adoption, the professionals you work with, the state laws and regulations — how are you supposed to understand it all? We’ve found that the more a family understands the process, the more confident they feel.

Similarly, guardianship law and estate planning can throw anyone for a loop. These are important legal procedures to provide protection for your loved ones. But how do they work?

We’ve created this group of resources to answer all of your biggest questions and provide you with helpful online tools. We hope these guides to local adoption, as well as links to other online educational resources, will equip you with the information you need to walk confidently into your adoption or guardianship process.

While these local Illinois legal resources are a great starting point, you may feel the need to learn more by speaking with a professional. We are always happy to answer your questions and even schedule a free consultation.

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Web Resources

Web Resources

The team at Gillespie Law Group wants to help you find any information or resources you need. Whether it has to do with adoption, guardianship or anything else, this list of web resources will have helpful links to information you need.

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Illinois Adoption Laws

Illinois Adoption Laws

Adoption is first and foremost a legal process. It may seem like stating the obvious, but this vital fact isn’t clear to many families considering adoption — and for good reason. When hopeful parents think about adopting, they’re not mulling the legal requirements, process and costs. They’re dreaming of starting a family — imagining the...

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Adoption in Illinois

Adoption in Illinois

Adoption is an amazing way to start or grow a family. It’s a journey, and people come to it from many different backgrounds. You may already have children, or you may be hoping for your first. Adoption could be a calling for you, or it could be a response to a hard struggle with infertility....

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Adoption in Chicago and Cook County

Adoption in Chicago and Cook County

Chicago is a great place to raise a family. While many may come here seeking career opportunities and the chance to live in a fun city, they stay when they discover what a great place it can be for the kids. Others, of course, are from here and simply choose to stay. If you are...

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