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Michigan Bill Poised To Bring State Out Of Dark Ages On Surrogacy And Family Protection

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Michigan’s laws that criminalize surrogacy and disregard families through assisted reproduction may soon change. The post Michigan Bill Poised To Bring State Out Of Dark Ages On Surrogacy And Family Protection appeared first on Above the Law.

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Michigan Grassroots Grow Efforts To Reverse Surrogacy Ban

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It is hard to believe that there’s still an American state where people could go to jail for this widely accepted family-building option.

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Will Proposed Bills Reverse Michigan’s Hostile Surrogacy Laws?

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On September 21, 2022, Michigan legislators introduced a series of bills intent on bringing Michigan family-building in line with modern Michigander family-protection expectations. The post Will Proposed Bills Reverse Michigan’s Hostile Surrogacy Laws? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

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The Massachusetts Courts has their Self-Help page posted at: [link] that covers family matters, guardianship, housing matters, abuse & harassment, protection orders, probate, appeals, consumer protection, name changes, small claims, and even traffic tickets.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

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Atlanta Legal Aid Society will use a $267,374 grant to enhance its intake and client interview systems to allow staff and volunteers to conduct centralized intake, screening and legal advice for family law applicants. It will also allow more organizations to participate in the statewide pro bono portal.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

LawSites

Atlanta Legal Aid Society will use a $267,374 grant to enhance its intake and client interview systems to allow staff and volunteers to conduct centralized intake, screening and legal advice for family law applicants. It will also allow more organizations to participate in the statewide pro bono portal.

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Michigan’s Monumental New Surrogacy Law Is Here! What Does It Do?

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For decades, and across various partisan configurations of Michigan’s state government, the law has remained the same. The post Michigan’s Monumental New Surrogacy Law Is Here! appeared first on Above the Law. But not anymore. What Does It Do?

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