Chicago-Based LGBTQ+ Attorney providing compassionate representation in family law, prenuptial agreements,estate planning, guardianship, and name changes
Attorney Joel (Joey) Carrillo was nominated as a 2026 Rising Star by Super Lawyers.com.
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Practice Areas
Civil Protective Orders
Orders of Protection
Civil No Contact Orders
Stalking No Contact Orders
Guardianship
Petition for Adult Guardianship
Petition for Minor Guardianship
Predicate Orders for Special Immigrant Juveniles
LGBTQ+ Representation
Protective Orders for Trans & Nonbinary Folks
Same Sex Partners
Trans Parents in Divorce / Child Custody Disputes
Parents of LGBTQ+ Child in Divorce / Custody Disputes
Pre-marital Contracts & Divorce
Pre/ Post nuptial Agreements
LGBTQ+ Divorce
Collaborative Divorce
Spousal Support (Maintenance)
Asset/ Debt Division
Post Divorce Enforcement & Modification
Estate Planning
Wills & Trusts
Powers of Attorney for Property / Healthcare
HIPAA Releases
Estate Planning for LGBTQ+/ Poly/ Blended Families
Child Custody & Support
Parentage / Paternity Cases
Establishing Child Support
Enforcing and Modifying Child
Child Custody / Parental Rights & Responsibilities
Relocation Cases
Legal Name & Identity Changes
Trans / Non Binary Legal Name Changes
Contested Minor Legal Name Change
Waivers of Publication for Legal Name Changes
Post Name Change Checklist Consults