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Non-Traditional Families

Belleville Nontraditional Family Attorney

The law does not naturally protect the rights of same sex (gay and lesbian) and other unmarried couples, but it does allow you to secure those rights by including your wishes in your planning. By contacting a nontraditional family attorney today, you can make sure your rights are protected in the future. At the office of Richard W. Thompson, we help unmarried couples protect their rights .

Challenges Facing Unmarried Couples

Married couples enjoy a host of protections under the law that unmarried couples do not. If you fail to take the proper steps ahead of time, you may find yourself with no rights under the eyes of the law. By contacting a nontraditional family law attorney you can secure some of the following rights:

  • Hospital visitation
  • End of life decisions
  • Determination of your partner's remains
  • Organ donation
  • Distribution of your assets to your partner
  • Adoption

Solutions for Unmarried Couples

If you are involved in a same-sex relationship, you do have options. There are multiple ways that a nontraditional family attorney can secure the rights of you, your partner, and your family:

  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Healthcare powers of attorney
  • Property powers of attorney

Understanding Your Rights

You deserve to have your rights protected. However, until you see a lawyer who can work with you to develop a plan, the law is unable to provide you with the same rights that traditional families enjoy. From adoption and visitation rights to estate planning and powers of attorney, we can help you protect your rights today.

Contact Us

You owe it to yourself and your family to protect your rights and interests. At the Law Office of Richard W. Thompson, we can help you get the legal protection that you and your family need. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.


Richard W. Thompson, Attorney at Law
Belleville Elder Law Attorney

120 West Main Street, Suite 120
Belleville, IL 62220

Phone: 618-257-0223
Fax: 618-235-2811


The law office of Richard W. Thompson, Attorney at Law, serves Belleville, Centerville, Collinsville, Columbia, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Granite City, O’Fallon, Swansea, Washington Park, Waterloo and the counties of  St. Clair County, Madison County, and Monroe County in Illinois.



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