In recognition of National Infertility Week (April 19-25), KingSpry’s Adoption/ART Law Practice Group walks us through some of the options available to those wishing to build their families. Earlier this week, we summarized the process to pursue adoption through a private agency, which typically involves infants. But it is possible to adopt a child of any age. The timeframe for matching with a … [Read more...] about Providing a Home: Considering Foster Care or Adoption Through Public Agencies
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Co-Parent and Step-Parent Adoptions May Still Be Needed for Married LGBT Couples
In recognition of National Infertility Week (April 19-25), KingSpry’s Adoption/ART Law Practice Group walks us through some of the options available to those wishing to build their families. Back in February, we discussed why making marriage legal for same-sex couples may still not be enough for family formation. Due to same-sex marriage being recognized in Pennsylvania, gay parents now may be … [Read more...] about Co-Parent and Step-Parent Adoptions May Still Be Needed for Married LGBT Couples
Why You Need a Donor Agreement When Using An Egg, Sperm or Embryo Donor for Building Your Family
In recognition of National Infertility Week (April 19-25), KingSpry’s Adoption/ART Law Practice Group walks us through some of the options available to those wishing to build their families. The basic Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) options for Same-Sex families range from technology options such as donor insemination to in vitro fertilization with the use of Gestational Carrier … [Read more...] about Why You Need a Donor Agreement When Using An Egg, Sperm or Embryo Donor for Building Your Family
Considering the Option of Adoption
In recognition of National Infertility Week (April 19-25), KingSpry’s Adoption/ART Law Practice Group walks us through some of the options available to those wishing to build their families. For families that are facing issues related to infertility, creating or enlarging their family through adoption is often considered. There are many things to consider before deciding whether adoption is the … [Read more...] about Considering the Option of Adoption
What Health Insurance and Employment Issues to Keep in Mind When Considering Infertility Treatments
Q. What legal issues come into play with regards to infertility and infertility treatments as it relates to Health Insurance and Employment Law? In recognition of National Infertility Awareness Week (April 21-27, 2015), here are some legal issues associated with infertility and infertility treatments as it relates to Health Insurance Law and Employment Law. A. In Pennsylvania, there is no law … [Read more...] about What Health Insurance and Employment Issues to Keep in Mind When Considering Infertility Treatments
Now That LGBTs Can Legally Be Wed in Pennsylvania, What About the Kids?
Q. Do you know Pennsylvania’s LGBT Marriage Impact on Parentage? A. Due to same-sex marriage being recognized in Pennsylvania, gay parents now may be able to establish parentage of their children through marriage by the presumption of paternity (parentage) of a child born or conceived during the course of a marriage. Historically, second-parent adoptions, the adoption of a child by the unmarried … [Read more...] about Now That LGBTs Can Legally Be Wed in Pennsylvania, What About the Kids?
