LEEDS, Maine — The ripple effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have been devastating for families of all kinds — including those who have seen ...
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Adoptions another facet of life halted by war in Ukraine
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Elizabeth J. McInturff: The new way to hide money under the mattress
For those of us still figuring out how to manage our run-of-the-mill banking apps, cryptocurrency, a la Bitcoin or Tether, can seem like an impossible ...
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Sibling visitation for children in Md.’s foster care system
How and whether siblings placed separately in foster care will be given opportunities to visit one another regularly and maintain familial connections are questions sometimes ...
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Massachusetts elder law bar latest to weigh guardianship reforms
BOSTON, MA — Attorneys who represent the elderly and those who suffer from some level of mental incapacity are hopeful the Legislature will finally pass ...
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Florida law promotes fatherhood, help for fatherless kids
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida will create new grant programs to help fathers become more engaged with their children and children whose fathers aren’t in their ...
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Va. governor says some foster kids have slept in offices, ERs
RICHMOND, Va. — Over 150 children in foster care in Virginia spent at least one night in “unsuitable sleeping arrangements” over a six-month period last ...
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Retired judges will hear divorce cases to clear backlog
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine court system will assign retired judges to divorce proceedings to clear a growing backlog of more than 6,000 cases that ...
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Elizabeth J. McInturff: The new way to hide money under the mattress 
For those of us still figuring out how to manage our run-of-the-mill banking apps, cryptocurrency, a la Bitcoin or Tether, can seem like an impossible ...
Read More »Sibling visitation for children in Md.’s foster care system 
How and whether siblings placed separately in foster care will be given opportunities to visit one another regularly and maintain familial connections are questions sometimes ...
Read More »US child welfare system is falling short because of persistent child poverty 
Although government spending on the child welfare system totaled $33 billion in 2018, the most recent year for which an estimate is available, it’s still ...
Read More »Debt following divorce: How your ex’s student loans can follow you 
Like most couples, many don’t plan for divorce. When tying the knot, you may think that all your boons and burdens will be shared with ...
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