The Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act was Signed by the President on July 7, 2018. This federal law, co-authored by Pennsylvania senator Bob Casey and Maine senator Susan Collins, establishes an advisory council that is charged with identifying resources to address the physical and mental health needs of children as well as the needs of the grandparents or other older relative … [Read more...] about Help Is On the Way for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
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Infertility and the Law: What You Should Know About the Family Medical Leave Act
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave to qualified, eligible employees who, because of a serious health condition, may find themselves unable to perform one or more of their essential job functions temporarily. While infertility is not a considered a “serious health condition” in and of itself, under FMLA regulations, continuing treatment by a … [Read more...] about Infertility and the Law: What You Should Know About the Family Medical Leave Act
As Father’s Day Approaches, Important to Remember Employment Laws Protect Fathers, Too
Father’s Day is a day traditionally devoted to honoring fathers. Over the decades, the role of fathers has changed. Today’s fathers are typically actively involved in the rearing of their children. As such, fathers are often faced with balancing their child rearing obligations with the responsibilities of their job. Both federal and state laws, which bar discrimination based on gender, can help … [Read more...] about As Father’s Day Approaches, Important to Remember Employment Laws Protect Fathers, Too
Smart Reasons to Protect Your Genetic Material With Good Estate Planning Documents
Taking the time to consider your estate plan can sometimes be a daunting and emotional task. If you have cryogenically-preserved eggs, sperm, embryos, or similar genetic material, the estate planning process can be complicated, but all the more necessary. Nevertheless, there are some basic things to consider when coming up with an appropriate estate plan. First, consider what documents you may … [Read more...] about Smart Reasons to Protect Your Genetic Material With Good Estate Planning Documents
Tax Credit and Exclusion Information for Adoptive Families
Adoption tax credit The adoption tax credit is available if you adopted any child other than a stepchild, including adoption of a relative’s child, international and domestic adoptions, and adoption from foster care. In addition, if you were adopting from the United States, you can claim the credit for qualified expenses for a failed or non-finalized adoption the year after the expenses are … [Read more...] about Tax Credit and Exclusion Information for Adoptive Families
Superior Court Determines Prenatal Activities May Constitute Child Abuse
The attorneys in KingSpry’s adoption practice help foster parents, prospective adoptive parents, as well as caseworkers working with birth and foster families, to facilitate permanency for children. In a decision issued December 27, the Pennsylvania Superior Court addressed a significant legal issue that affects all parties to a child abuse matter. The Court’s decision, In the Interest of L.B. … [Read more...] about Superior Court Determines Prenatal Activities May Constitute Child Abuse
