Archive for November 2014
Couple Adopted 8 Boys From The Same Family
Taking place over a ten year period, a Nebraska couple recently adopted their 8th child from the same birth mother. The adopting couple learned shortly after getting married that conceiving children naturally was “very unlikely” for them, so they decided try foster parenting which turned into 8 adoptions. According to the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute,…
Read MoreMarla Neufled Presents the "ART" of Babymaking for Florida Association of Women Lawyers
Surrogacy lawyer, Marla Neufeld, presents her continuing legal education class called “The ART of Family Building” to the West Palm Beach chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers. The outline of the presentation is below. Please contact Marla Neufeld if you are interested in her presenting this material to your group or organization! The…
Read MoreNew Guidlines On Genetic Testing for Muscular Dystrophy
A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) recommends guidance on how doctors should evaluate the full picture—from symptoms, family history and ethnicity to a physical exam and certain lab test results—in order to determine what genetic tests may best diagnose a person’s…
Read MoreThe possibility of embryo adoption
Under Florida law, those looking to start a family are able to legally “adopt” an embryo. Unlike with traditional adoption, when using a donated embryo, the providers of the genetic material have no parental rights to the resulting child, however, it is important to have a contract in place to reflect the parties intent in…
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