By Wendy Burch
I was out reporting in the field the other day, covering some sort of crime in the streets of Los Angeles, when a devoted viewer came up to say hello. After asking for an autograph and taking a ‘selfie,’ he turned to me and asked me if I have had any luck in …
By Amanda Grant
Adoption may feel complicated but if you break it down to one decision at a time, it’s much more manageable. One of the most critical decisions you will make is the type of adoption professionals you will entrust to partner with on your adoption journey. Will it …
By Shahin Ghadir, M.D.
The very interesting article that was written by Jennifer Lahl, president of the Center for Bioethics and Culture, about Kylee Gilman’s egg donation really made me start to think about the way some IVF clinics practice medicine. For many egg donors in our country, this …
by Naomi Cahn
Last week, the California Court of Appeal for Los Angeles County issued its opinion in Jason P v. Danielle S. In this highly publicized decision, the court allowed a known sperm donor to try to prove his paternity, and the case has sent …
By Michael S. Goldstein, Esq., L.C.S.W.
You know you cannot adopt without legal guidance, but have you ever wondered what, exactly, your adoption attorney does to facilitate the process? Here’s a step-by-step guide that explains the process.
Domestic Private Adoption
Approval …
By Meredith Carr
What’s your favorite part of being a mom? What do you love and admire most about an awesome mom in your life? Help honor the invaluable role of moms and celebrate the myriad joys of motherhood at MOMentos or include #MOMentos in your social posts and they will be …
In 2012 in the United States, 23,439 children in foster care turned 18 and were “emancipated” or “aged out.” In simple terms, most of them were put out into the world on their own without housing, financial assistance or emotional support.
Take Adrian, now 27. After being placed …
By Dawn Smith-Pliner
With the recent adoption of Zoey by Bill Klein and Dr. Jennifer Arnold, stars of the popular television series, The Little Couple, many people have wondered if health issues impede one’s ability to be able to adopt. Dr. Arnold’s battle with cancer has been …
By Susan D. Orban
On March 21, 2014, the U.S. State Department released their international adoption statistics from 2013. It was not a surprise to anyone that the numbers have continued to decrease, with little over 7,000 adoptions completed. Before we bemoan the numbers going down, …
By Stephen Page
Surrogacy in India is now only available to those who have been married for a minimum of 2 years.
Therefore those married for less than that time, or living together as a couple, same sex couples or single intended parents are excluded. Those who are married but …
