Couples, for a variety of reasons, may decide to have their sperm or eggs frozen so that children can be conceived in the future. Many couples are unaware of how the date of conception or birth of a child/ren can have substantial financial consequences. In May 2012, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Astrue v. Caputo on these financial issues. All couples who are … [Read more...] about Intestacy Laws in Pennsylvania: When a Child is Not Considered a Child
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Would You Want To Know? The Truth About Choosing a Known Donor
In today’s world, we are able to discover just about anything we want to know about our family origin and history. In recent years, we have heard stories of individuals seeking DNA testing to learn more about their ancestral origins, linking them to other individuals that share their DNA within a social network and potentially connecting with family members that they didn’t even know … [Read more...] about Would You Want To Know? The Truth About Choosing a Known Donor
What Happens to My Stored Genetic Material After I Die?
What happens to my stored genetic material when I die? This common and seemingly simple question can have a very broad-ranging set of answers. While every person’s circumstances will produce individual results, there are a few general considerations to keep in mind when storing genetic material. First, is your stored genetic material subject to an express agreement? Whether by contract with a … [Read more...] about What Happens to My Stored Genetic Material After I Die?
Financing the Road to Parenthood
Considering building your family through assisted reproduction? You may be wondering about financing options such as loans, fundraising, crowd-sourcing and applying for grants. Cost of assisted reproduction can range from least invasive and cheaper options such as artificial insemination and a few thousand per round, to more extensive options at the price of just one round of IVF that could very … [Read more...] about Financing the Road to Parenthood
Tips for Back to School Prep for Foster and Adoptive Families
Back-to-school sales are in full swing, and parents have their homework cut out for them to gather the paperwork necessary for enrollment in school and activities. Here are some areas where foster parents and adoptive parents may need to take a little extra time and planning before school starts. Enrollment Need Not be Complicated for Children in Foster Care The Fostering Connections Act requires … [Read more...] about Tips for Back to School Prep for Foster and Adoptive Families
What the Law Says About Pregnancy and Infertility Discrimination at Work
Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of sex, which includes discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and related medical conditions. Even though infertility is gender neutral, the medical care required to treat infertility may not be. Even if a court were to … [Read more...] about What the Law Says About Pregnancy and Infertility Discrimination at Work
