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What Is the Process Followed in a Step-Parent Adoption in Illinois?

Posted on May 20, 2019 by lawhukukinet

Many people who get divorced often find love and happiness again in second marriages. A step-family, sometimes called a “blended” or “bonus” family, is a family in which at least one parent has children from a previous marriage or relationship. … Continue reading →

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Consent to Jurisdiction Implied by Adoption of Forum Selection Bylaw

Posted on March 29, 2019 by lawhukukinet

A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision is noteworthy for its finding that the adoption of a forum selection bylaw implied consent to jurisdiction to the extent that it required lawsuits by stockholders against the company to be filed in … Continue reading →

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Dealing with a Contested Stepparent Adoption in Michigan

Posted on December 21, 2018 by lawhukukinet

The most common forms of adoption are family adoptions, specifically stepparent adoptions. Stepparent adoptions take place when one parent’s new spouse wants to adopt the child of that parent. This can help establish a more secure connection between the parent’s … Continue reading →

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BoE speech on buy-side adoption of the FX Global Code

Posted on December 10, 2018 by lawhukukinet

On 6 December 2018, the Bank of England (BoE) published a speech by Andrew Hauser, Executive Director, Markets, on why the buy-side should adopt the FX Global Code (the Global Code). The speech includes a Q&A addressing the key uncertainties … Continue reading →

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Adoption in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on November 22, 2018 by lawhukukinet

In this article, we will answer some frequently asked questions about adoption in Illinois. Adoption is when an adult becomes the legal parent of a child or another adult who is not their biological child. Adopting parents are then legally … Continue reading →

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