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The Sibling Bond: Its Importance in Foster Care and Adoptive Placement
By Morgan Boyd
The sibling bond is a fundamental aspect of human relationships. The bond often outlasts many other connections throughout a person’s life.In the area of foster care and adoption, where stability…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
New Book by Pamela Laufer-Ukeles on “Families, Relational Attachments, and the Law of Collaborative Family-Making”
By Jamie Abrams
Pamela Laufer-Ukeles has published a new book with Routledge titled "Families, Relational Attachments, and the Law of Collaborative Family-Making." Available here. This book points to a crisis at the heart of…
Legal Profession Blog
Adoption Not Completed; Attorney Sanctioned
The Indiana Supreme Court suspended an attorney for 60 days with 30 days stayed and probation for two years for mishandling an adoptionIn February 2019, “Clients” retained Respondent and paid…
Family Law Prof Blog
How International Adoption Is Failing Children
By Family Law
From Nonprofit Quarterly:Over nine months into the violence that has been ransacking the lives of Palestinians, efforts to help are coming from all corners of the globe. As news outlets…
Compensation & Benefits Blog
Recent Health Plan Litigation Puts Family Building Benefits in Focus
By Jennifer Rigterink, Katrina McCann
Family building benefits continue to be top of mind as employers and plan sponsors implement new benefit programs to support family building journeys for their employees. At the same time,…
Religion Clause
9th Circuit Hears Oral Arguments on Requiring Adoptive Parents to Support Gender Identity of Adoptees
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday heard oral arguments (video of full oral arguments) in Bates v. Pakseresht. In the case, an Oregon federal district court rejected plaintiff's free exercise…
Knowledge Centre
UK Adoption Visa Guide: Bringing a Child to the UK for Adoption
The UK’s immigration landscape saw a significant update this year with the introduction of Appendix Adoption, replacing the relevant provisions within Part 8 of the Immigration Rules. Appendix Adoption streamlines…
Family Law Prof Blog
USCIS Clarifies Guidance About How to Adopt a Child under the Hague Adoption Convention
By Family Law
From USCIS:Effective June 14, 2024, we have updated the USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 5, Part D, to clarify how prospective adoptive parents can adopt a child under the Hague Adoption…
Religion Clause
New Idaho Law Bars Adverse Action Because of Religious Conduct in Adoption, Foster Care, Licensing and State Contracting
On Monday, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 578 (full text) which prohibits state and local governments from treating adversely any adoption or foster care agency that declines to…
The Divorce Report
The Role Of A Family Lawyer
By MatadorAdmin
Family lawyers serve as essential pillars of support and guidance for individuals navigating the often turbulent waters of family law matters. Their role extends far beyond the courtroom, encompassing a…