Divorce Law and The Case of the Embryo.
Divorce Law and The Case of the Embryo. In most divorces, the two main areas of concern are addressing the custody of any children and dividing any property the parties own. It seems obvious that these two areas do not... Read More →
Adoption Process 101: The Basics
One of the most enjoyable aspects of family law is the chance to bring together loving parents with children who need them. For many, the journey to become adoptive parents stems from infertility. For others, the choice is one made... Read More →
What’s “Suitable” Courtroom Attire?
There was a time when there was no question about courtroom attire because the answer was so obvious – a suit or dress. That’s how people dressed throughout most of history. Men wore suits to the office, to church, for funerals,... Read More →
Adoption Equality
Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling impacts Michigan’s gay and lesbian families looking to achieve Adoption Equality in Michigan Amidst sweet engagements and mass wedding ceremonies, June 26, 2015 will also go down in the books for many gay and lesbian couples... Read More →
Private Adoption Attorneys in Michigan: Alternative to Agencies
There’s a bill before the Michigan Congress to allow adoption agencies (some of which receive state funds) to discriminate based on religious beliefs. “The legislation would protect agencies refusing service over religious beliefs from “adverse action” by the state, including... Read More →
Adoption Home Study Advice
Adoption Home Study Advice There is tons of advice out there on hundreds of adoption blogs regarding preparing the paperwork and interview answers for an adoption or foster home study process. This is not one of those blogs. This collection... Read More →
Semi-Open Adoption Options
When it comes to adoption negotiations, Open vs. Closed, can be an emotional one. It is after all, hard to know what the future has in store five, 10 or 20 years down the road. There is a delicate balance between what is... Read More →