Tag: adoptions

Nov 11

Following Ethical Guidelines in Adoption Law

Identifying Conflicts of Interests The goal in any adoption is to ensure that each participant’s rights are protected, that each fully understands the implications of the process and the placement to be a permanent one. A placement can unravel quickly if ethical guidelines are given short shrift. This can lead to the voiding the surrender …

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Nov 11

Adoptions: This Was Not the Outcome Expected

Outcomes in adoption matters are just like life, regardless of the care, preventative measures and good intentions, the outcome may not be what was expected. This article shall address some of the issues which may either cause the adoption to unravel, or disrupt, and how to best address them. Rights of Biological Parents and Adoptive …

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Sep 23

Contested Adoptions Are Not Child’s Play, Particularly in the Appeals Court

Every year, thousands of adoptions make their way through the courts without a single blip.  However, there are times when problems arise, and an adoption case can quickly becomes very complex and even completely unravel.  Over the years, Konowitz & Greenberg has been involved in several such cases, and has worked hard to obtain the …

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May 06

New Developments with Intercountry Adoptions

Approximately 20,000 intercountry adoptions are completed every year in the United States. Intercountry adoptions are governed by both the laws of the child’s home country and the laws of the United States, including federal law and the laws of the adoptive family’s state of residence. Recently the United States joined The Hague Convention on Protection …

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Jun 25

Attorney Karen K. Greenberg is the new President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

K&G would like to present our very own Attorney Karen K. Greenberg as the new President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, a network of attorneys across the U.S. and Canada. Congratulations Karen!

Jun 21

Estate Planning and Considerations for Adoptive Families

In April, Arlene Kasarjian presented the “Estate Planning for Adoptive Families” workshop at the annual conference of the Adoption Community of New England, Inc. (ACONE). ACONE is a Massachusetts-based organization that provides information, advocacy and support for all those touched by adoption. Everyone needs an estate plan, regardless of age, marital status and financial status …

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