Changing with the times
In 1979, the Illinois Supreme Court in Hewitt v. Hewitt, 77 Ill.2d 49 (Ill. 1979), declared an unmarried relationship with partners cohabiting to be illicit, immoral and contrary to public policy. In 36 years, Illinois public policy has changed dramatically — and so has the law, opening up property rights and equitable remedies for unmarried couples.
On Dec. 19, in Blumenthal v …
Become a valued Chicago Lawyer subscriber today and receive:
- 6 bimonthly print editions mailed.
- Access to chicagolawyermagazine.com and our e-edition.
- Bimonthly news and informational emails.
- Special editions such as Forty Under 40, Practice Resource Guides and much, much more!.
Call (312) 644-2394 or subscribe now.