Author: Paul Richardson

Georgia politicians passed a new take of the state’s adoption code earlier this year, according to a U.S. News report. This new law was passed after almost a year of heated arguments within the state’s House. The bill is aimed at changing Georgia’s adoption code. However, the changes in the law were delayed in late 2017. It was delayed after Republican senators amended it to allow adoption agencies to refuse placements based on religious beliefs. The amendment, which was removed, would allow adoption agencies to cite religious beliefs and refuse to give children to people in the LGBT community.

Georgia is set to make its adoption laws more clear. However, in comparison to other states, its laws are not up to speed. One major change would shorten the length of time a birth mother has to change her mind. As of now, the time frame is 10 days. Also, the law would change this window to four days. Another change includes allowing adoptive parents to help a birth mother with living expenses in private adoptions. Currently, this is is not allowed by Georgia law.

 

Types of Adoptions

 There are several types of adoptions. Agency adoptions are involved in the placement of a child with adoptive parents by a public agency. Another way is that children are placed by a private agency licensed or regulated by the state of Georgia. Private, or independent, adoptions do not involve an agency. Some independent adoptions consists of a direct arrangement between the adoptive and birth parents. Other independent adoptions use a middle man. This may include a clergy person, doctor, or attorney.

Also. there are identified and designated adoptions. This types of addoptions are when adopting parents and the birth mother find one another. Then both parties request that the agency take over the remainder of the adoption process.

Another kind of adoption process is International adoptions. International adoptions consist of new parents adopting a child who is a citizen of a foreign country. The adoptive parents must satisfy the adoption requirements of both countries. Additionally, they must obtain an immigrant visa for the minor child through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). As a result, the child will automatically be granted U.S. citizenship upon entry to America.

 

Adoption Attorney

 In any scenario involving adoption, an attorney typically handles the court paperwork and other paperwork necessary to complete the process. If you or anyone you know has questions about Georgia’s adoption laws, the upcoming changes, or any other legal issue regarding adoption, contact a knowledgeable attorney today.

 

 

 

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While marijuana is illegal based on United States federal law, that has not stopped citizens in the business from growing profits. Despite the administration in Washington D.C., a good portion of states have laws supporting marijuana.  Nine states in the union, as well as the District of Columbia, have passed laws legalizing personal use. Beyond this, 30 states have passed laws allowing the legal use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

The Marijuana Business is Good

 

According a CNN Money news report, the marijuana industry has created $9 billion in sales in 2017. This amount is equal to the entire snack bar industry’s gross annual revenue. That amount,  was before the state of California opened its marijuana retail sale market this year. It is estimated this number will rise to $11 billion in 2018 and double by the year 2020. The legal marijuana industry has also created a number of jobs, which is about 9,397 jobs. This number includes positions in the industry such as manufacturers, cultivators, dispensaries, retailers, distributors, test labs, and deliverers.

 

Marijuana has also been made in other forms. The products that are being offered range from the traditional flower to processed products. This includes oil, resin, and hash, which can be vaped or smoked. Also, the legal marijuana industry offers a wide variety of edibles including gummies, candies, and baked goods.

 

Marijuana and Cannabis Law

 Cannabis law is an ever-evolving aspect of the legal marijuana industry. That being said, before an attorney decides to enter into this area of the law, he or she should consider several factors, including the disparities between state and federal laws addressing the issue

 

 

 

 

 

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Elizabeth Gallo explores apps to help create balance for people working in the field of Law. When you are a very busy person at or outside the office, it can be hard to keep up with the latest legal news. Today, we explore an app that can help you stay on top with the news.

This week’s Legal app is LegalEdge.

LegalEdge creates a chance to view articles, briefs, and newsletters on all topics in the legal field on your mobile device or iPad. Additionally, a user can create alerts  based on what topics they care about or want to learn more about.

This informative app also lets users view court fillings from major cases in a PDF format. Lastly, LegalEdge creates chances to Network by being able to contact an Attorney or a firm directly that published a particular article.

 

LegalEdge is free to download.

 

 

 

 

 

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If you had a warning label, what would yours say?

Danger; Inflammable

 

What is the one thing you cannot resist?

Grapes

 

Do you have a favorite quote?

Iraqi Proverb ( Patience is the key to Relief. )

 

When was the first concert you attended?

My Birthday

 

Who is your favorite band/artist?

Elisa

 

Where would you like to go on a dream vacation?

Anywhere I can sleep in a large Farm of Grapes

 

Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?

Leonardo DiCaprio

 

If you could share a meal with any two individuals, living or dead, who would they be?

My Father and Mother

 

What would you do if you won the lottery?

I’ll give my family money to help them out.

 

What’s your favorite movie?

Cinderella

 

What animal best represents you, and why?

Peacock, because it is so elegant

 

What three things do you think of the most each day?

Beauty and Vanity

 

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?

The year 1990

 

What three traits define you?

Kindness, Generosity, Honesty

 

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I love singing and dancing.

 

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