On October 22, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued Revenue Procedure 2024-40 (“Procedure”), wherein it announced the Adoption Tax Credit and Adoption Assistance Programs, which are set to take effect in 2025. KingSpry’s Adoption and ART Practice Chair and Family Law Attorney, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., reviews the Procedure and highlights its key provisions regarding the … [Read more...] about The IRS Announces Updated Adoption Tax Credit Provisions
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Uniform Parentage Act Gains Support of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill No. 350 (“HB 350”) on June 24, 2024, which intends to update Pennsylvania adoption and parenting laws. Upon passage in the Pennsylvania Senate, HB 350 will enact the Uniform Parentage Act (the “Act”). The Act will provide courts with a clear legal framework to ensure that families’ rights are protected. KingSpry’s Adoption and … [Read more...] about Uniform Parentage Act Gains Support of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds a Federal Law Prohibiting Firearm Possession of a Person with a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal statute prohibiting an individual subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing a firearm if that order includes a finding that he “represents a credible threat to the physical safety of [an] intimate partner,” or a child of the partner or individual. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8). In 1994, a federal law was passed prohibiting … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court Upholds a Federal Law Prohibiting Firearm Possession of a Person with a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Act 23 of 2024: Pennsylvania Law Reforms Administrative Procedures to Protect Children
On June 10, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1018, making it Act 23 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act will increase protections for child victims and witnesses in agency administrative proceedings. Senator Timothy P. Kearney sponsored Act 23, stating that it will “fix a serious oversight in our state agency administrative procedure that allows child abusers to confront and … [Read more...] about Act 23 of 2024: Pennsylvania Law Reforms Administrative Procedures to Protect Children
Pennsylvania to Establish a Women, Infants, and Children State Advisory Board
On June 10, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill No. 721, making it Act No. 22 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act establishes the Women, Infants, and Children State Advisory Board (WICSAB). Rallying bi-partisan support in the State Senate and House of Representatives, the Act intends to increase participation and enrollment in programs that support women, infants and children … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania to Establish a Women, Infants, and Children State Advisory Board
Family Law Arbitration Bill Unanimously Passed By Pennsylvania General Assembly
The Pennsylvania General Assembly unanimously passed House Bill No. 917, which introduces the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act. HB 917 was signed by Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, on May 8, 2024, making it Act No. 12 of 2024. KingSpry’s Managing Partner and Family Law Attorney, Jessica F. Moyer, details how the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act will impact family law … [Read more...] about Family Law Arbitration Bill Unanimously Passed By Pennsylvania General Assembly
