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Adoption
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Family Law Prof Blog
Adoption Misconceptions
By Family Law
From The Chicago Tribune:When Christine DeLoach decided to adopt, a few questions crossed her mind. Would an adoption agency be concerned that she was a single mother? What about the…
Legal Profession Blog
Reprimand For Failed Adoption
The Indiana Supreme Court imposed a public reprimand of an attorney om stipulated facts“Clients” tentatively had agreed with “Birth Mother” to adopt her baby after its birth, and Clients retained…
Minnesota Family Law Blog
Adopting A Child With Serious Health Issues? 5 Things To Know Before You Accept This Big Responsibility
By Jason Brown
Adoption is a fantastic option for prospective parents looking to start a family or invite another child into their existing family. Unfortunately, the adoption process can be both lengthy and expensive,…
Family Law Prof Blog
Trump Administration and Russian Adoption
By Family Law
From Time Magazine:The controversy over a meeting involving members of the Trump campaign and Russian officials continues to grow. But one aspect of it may seem curious to people who…
Ohio Appellate Insights
Merit Decision: Court Nixes Adoption; Finds Putative Father Did Not Willfully Abandon Birth Mother. In Re Adoption of P.L.H.
“This appeal charges us with the unenviable task of reaching a result that either overrides the adoption plan of a diligent birth mother and separates P.L.H. from the only home…
Blaneys Appeals
ONTARIO COURT OF APPEAL SUMMARIES (JULY 10 – JULY 14, 2017)
Good afternoon, Following are the summaries of civil decisions released this week by the Court of Appeal for Ontario. It was a relatively light week, typical of the summer months.…
Ohio Appellate Insights
What’s On Their Minds: What Does It Mean to “Willfully Abandon” a Mother During Her Pregnancy? In the Matter of: The Adoption of P.L.H.
Update: On July 18, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here. “Are you asking this court, therefore, to give…
Ohio Appellate Insights
Oral Argument Preview: What Does It Mean to “Willfully Abandon” a Mother During Her Pregnancy? In the Matter of: The Adoption of P.L.H.
Update: On July 18, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here. Read an analysis of the oral argument here.…
Minnesota Family Law Blog
The Pros and Cons of Open Adoptions
By Jason Brown
Since the 1980s, open adoptions have become more common, providing benefits to all parties. With a confidential, or closed, adoption, the mother releases parental rights for her child, and the adoption agency…
Minnesota Family Law Blog
5 Local Minnesota Resources To Help Your Adopted Special Needs Child Thrive
By Jason Brown
Minnesota is a wonderful place to raise adopted children with special needs. Whether you need a daycare solution, a medical care solution, or specific home improvements, feel free to turn to…