Archive for August 3rd, 2008

One Adopted Child is Dead, Another Appears Abused … Several Adopted or Foster Siblings Removed into State Protective Custody

A 12 year old Illinois boy recently died, apparently, from beatings. His 16 year old brother’s face is scarred and his arm is in a sling.
The cause of their injuries? Likely, child abuse, according to reports.
By whom? Allegedly, their adoptive parents - who still had eight minor children in their home […]

Florida’s New Post-Separation Co-Parenting Law

On October 1, Florida’s new law governing co-parenting after separation goes into effect. The new law represents a major rewrite.
At least as far as definitions and terminology. No longer will the terms custody or primary residential parent or similar terms be used.
Instead, Florida will join the ranks of states in which […]