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By: Colby Kluthe/ MetroEast NEWS
February 19, 2011
Same Sex Legal Seeks Couple -
First Civil Union in Madison County
(EDWARDSVILLE)
The Sivia Law Firm, better known as "Same-Sex Legal" (www.SameSexLegal.com) is actively seeking the first couple to be recognized under the new Illinois Civil Union Law.
As the law goes into effect, local courts are moving towards the implementation of the new changes. Principal Attorney Todd Sivia is committed to facilitate the first Civil Unions under the new rights of the LGBT communities in the Metro-East Region.
Under the new law, gender identity is truly equal, and becomes a non-issue.Attorney Todd Sivia explains "It does not matter about transgender individuals because civil unions allow both same sex and men and women. If you know of anyone that wants to be the first couple to get hitched in Madison County. We are helping the County Clerk out."
(pictured above: Principal Legal Counsel, Todd Sivia & Erin Margaret)
For those couples who previously went to Iowa or other state, are now recognized under SB1716, the "Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act."
The bill allows both gay and straight couples to enter into civil unions, giving them some of the same benefits automatically available to married couples, including the right to visit a sick partner in the hospital, disposition of a deceased loved one's remains and the right to make decisions about a loved one's medical care.
Any couple who is interested can contact the firm about the procedure required under this new law. The Same-Sex Legal Law Firm is a member of both Missouri & Illinois Bar Association and operates a central office in Edwardsville and a secondary location in Alton, Illinois.
Since its establishment in 2006, Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C specializes in asset protection, and the specific legal issues that surround the establishment of non-traditional families and estate planning. They also handle employment law issues, in addition to divorce, child custody and child support issues.
Same-Sex Legal Services
SBLS
www.sivialaw.com
217 South Main Street
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
| OFFICE 618.659.4499
FAX 618.659.4027
www.samesexlegal.com
