United States Representative Danny K. Davis and Senator Kevin Cramer have introduced H.R.2833 and S.1458 in the House of Representatives and Senate, respectively. The bills intend to create the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act and remove income as a barrier to adoption in an effort to help more children find permanent families. KingSpry’s Adoption and ART Practice Chair … [Read more...] about Making the Adoption Tax Credit Refundable
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Proposed Legislation to Support Adoptive Families and Children at the Federal Level
United States Senators Amy Klobuchar and Kevin Cramer have introduced two pieces of bipartisan legislation to support adoptive families and protect adopted children. In her latest article, KingSpry’s Adoption and ART Practice Chair and Family Law Attorney, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., reviews the proposed legislation and shares her key takeaways. Supporting Adopted Children and Families … [Read more...] about Proposed Legislation to Support Adoptive Families and Children at the Federal Level
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Embraces New Pathway to Parentage
On March 20, 2025, in Glover v. Junior, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that “the time has come for [Pennsylvania] law to embrace a fifth pathway to parentage,” adopting the doctrine of intent-based parentage into Pennsylvania’s common law. In her latest blog, KingSpry’s Adoption and ART Practice Chair and Family Law Attorney, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., reviews the Court’s decision in … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Supreme Court Embraces New Pathway to Parentage
Executive Order Promises Expansion of Access to In Vitro Fertilization
On February 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order, “Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization”, promising to support American families by ensuring reliable access to IVF treatment at an affordable cost. In her latest blog, KingSpry’s Adoption and ART Practice Chair and Family Law Attorney, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., reviews the Executive Order and offers commentary … [Read more...] about Executive Order Promises Expansion of Access to In Vitro Fertilization
Adoption Options for LGBTQIA+ Families
It has been almost a decade since the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage (Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644). Yet, in June of 2021, the Court allowed a religious agency the authority to refer same-sex and unmarried couples wishing to foster children elsewhere (Fulton v. City of Phila., 593 U.S. 522, 141 S. Ct. 1868). Now, under the Trump Administration, families … [Read more...] about Adoption Options for LGBTQIA+ Families
Preparing For Change: Key Recommendations As 2025 Draws Near
As we enter into the new year and a new presidential administration, it is important for LGBT individuals to prepare for potential legal and regulatory shifts. Being proactive in ensuring you have a sound plan to achieve your goals is key, especially when it comes to your estate planning, family building, and other needs. In her latest blog, KingSpry’s Adoption and ART Practice … [Read more...] about Preparing For Change: Key Recommendations As 2025 Draws Near
