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SUMMARY OF DAVIS V. ERMOLD AND MOORE
By Attorney Emily Dudak Leiter The Law Center for Children & Families Madison, WI Here is a summary (UPDATE) and our opinion regarding the petition for review by Kim Davis and Liberty Counsel to SCOTUS. Kim Davis is the former Kentucky county clerk who refused to...
Protecting Your LGBTQ+ Marriage and Family: A Comprehensive Resource
A joint statement has been issued by the major LGBTQ+ legal advocacy non-profits, reaffirming their advice for LGBTQ+ families after the election: get a court order regarding your child. Before the election and after, for 20+ years, actually, this has been our advice...
PROTECTING LGBTQ+ FAMILIES IN WISCONSIN AFTER THE 2024 ELECTION
By Attorney Emily Dudak Leiter, The Law Center, S.C. (as of 11/10/2024) The results of the 2024 election are shocking, disturbing, and deeply saddening. We grieve the hope we felt and the future we thought was on the horizon. We are also heartbroken at the number of...
Parent-Teacher Conferences Are Happening: Know the Difference Between IEPs and 504s
Often, around the time of parent-teacher conferences at the end of the first quarter or trimester of the school year, many parents become aware that their child is struggling in school. Sometimes teachers or school staff identify areas where a student is lagging...
Termination of Parental Rights: Voluntary vs. Involuntary
Before a child may be adopted, they must be “available for adoption.” Availability can be accomplished through the termination of the birth parent’s parental rights. In many states, this takes the form of a court order. What is the Difference Between Voluntary and...
Supporting Students with Disabilities – Starting the School Year Off Right
It’s the start of another school year. For families of students with disabilities, some extra time working with school staff before the start of the school year or early in the year can lead to success throughout the year. Here is some information we hope helps for...