In a decision issued on October 11, 2017, the Superior Court affirmed the trial court’s decision which ruled a former partner in a same-sex relationship lacked standing to sue for custody of a minor child born during the relationship. J.W.H. was born in Florida in 2006, prior to the recognition of same-sex marriage or second party adoption in the state. He was the biological child of J.H., with … [Read more...] about Not the Mama: Former Same-Sex Partner Denied Standing to Sue for Custody of Child Born and Partly Raised During Relationship
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Grief and the Law: How To Return To Work When Coping With Loss
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. After the death of a child or the loss of a pregnancy, undoubtedly, you will grieve. People react differently to a death of a child. It takes time to resume a normal life, and some may struggle. Family members and friends will reach out to console a grieving parent, but you may feel alone when it comes to trying to return to work after your … [Read more...] about Grief and the Law: How To Return To Work When Coping With Loss
Unmarried Fathers Should Know Their Rights Regarding Paternity, Custody, and Child Support
Over the last several decades, the United States has seen a growth in the number of births to unmarried couples. Today, 40% of all children born are born to unmarried parents, up from 18.7% in 2007. In part, this increase is attributable to a growth in non-marital births within cohabitating unions. National surveys indicate that from 2006-2010, more than half (58%) of all nonmarital births … [Read more...] about Unmarried Fathers Should Know Their Rights Regarding Paternity, Custody, and Child Support
Sanctions in Custody Matter Must Always Consider Best Interests
In a decision issued on May 31, 2017, the Superior Court clarified the limit of the sanctions that can be applied in a custody matter when a parent is found to have violated a custody order. Mother and Father separated in March, 2014. Father filed a custody complaint and the parties agreed that Mother would enjoy primary physical custody of the children pending a custody trial. The interim … [Read more...] about Sanctions in Custody Matter Must Always Consider Best Interests
Foster Care Affects All of Us
Since 1988, May has been identified as National Foster Care Month. The goal of this designation is to recognize the work of foster families, social workers and agencies, as well as to bring attention to the needs of children residing in foster care. The goal of this article is to identify why and how the community needs to respond to these issues. Recent headlines have highlighted the increasing … [Read more...] about Foster Care Affects All of Us
Request for Foster Care Maintenance Payments May Be Headed to the United States Supreme Court
As National Foster Care Month kicks off, a request for foster care maintenance payments from a kinship care provider in Kentucky may be headed to the United States Supreme Court. Previously, the Supreme Court held that foster care payments must be made to all foster care providers, regardless whether they are “regular” or kinship foster homes. It appears that many states nonetheless refuse to … [Read more...] about Request for Foster Care Maintenance Payments May Be Headed to the United States Supreme Court
