We were thrilled to complete a Haitian adoption recently, but in doing so became one of a very small – and shrinking – group of people in the U.S. to adopt internationally. In fact since 2003 international adoptions have decreased by half. That’s a 50% cut in volume in a decade …

We’ve previously posted about how it’s difficult to find a good nursing home neglect attorney (CLICK HERE for article), and why. If you’re looking for an attorney in this area, it’s worth asking how many other cases they’ve handled. As you read our past article, you’ll see that nursing home …

Written by Maria Kantzavelos The Peoria lawyer represented the couple in adopting five children: two girls with special needs from Korea; a biracial girl and a biracial boy; and a boy from Ethiopia. The children make up the couple’s family, along with their three biological sons. “It’s been a wonderful …

Parker & Parker has been advised by the federal court system that our first case filed in the Central District of Illinois has now been transferred to Minnesota. Minnesota federal court is going to receive all Stryker claims filed across the country. Lawyers handling claims for people in New Jersey, …

Happy New Year from Parker & Parker! Every year a host of new laws become effective – 220 this year, to be exact. Here’s a few in areas that we know well. ADOPTION The Illinois Adoption Act has added a provision that allows adult grandchildren of an adopted or surrendered …