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Surrogacy and In Vi tro Fert i l izat ion
We believe that family is created when people love and care for one another, whether they are blood-related or not. Today’s modern family can often be quite different than what fits in traditional definitions of family. A family can be a unit of a father and mother, two mothers, two fathers, unmarried or married, with biological or adopted children. Unfortunately, the law has been slow to keep up with societal changes. Revolutionary reproductive technology has contributed to the ever-changing family structure, allowing people to create families with the help of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy. While this is a modern blessing that allows people to start a family, it also creates unique circumstances many people may not be aware of. Typically, when parents are going to have a child, they prepare their home, even before the child is born. There is the baby room to set up, diapers to purchase, and furniture to acquire. The parents must also worry about doctor visits, their work-life balance, and general house maintenance. It is a lot for anyone to take on. However, for parents wanting to grow their family with the help of surrogacy or IVF, they must do all of this and so much more. Having a child with the help of IVF or through surrogacy is a major decision, requiring many important matters to be taken into consideration. These parents must take into account parental rights, the involvement of surrogate mothers, or sperm donor agreements, among other surrogacy and IVF matters. A parent or parents trying to carry this on their own can quickly become overwhelmed, especially when they don’t understand the process involved. More problematic is that often what is provided contractually by the clinic does not fit entirely within the statutes in Georgia on determining who the legal parents are. This is where The Manely Firm can help. Our role is to help families anticipate the varying types of questions that may arise and find answers to avoid family conflict down the road. For years, our family law attorneys have helped couples have children through surrogacy and contracts with IVF clinics, creating agreements and resolving potential issues before they occur. Attorney David Purvis has argued in front of the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals of Georgia on the issue of children’s legitimacy when conceived through IVF and has presented on this topic to the Family Law Section of the Georgia State Bar.
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Inspired by 101Cookbooks.com
I ngredients
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1 cup tightly packed spinach leaves 1 cup tightly packed kale leaves, stems removed
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1/2 cup yellow onions, finely diced 1/2 cup green peppers, diced 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
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1 1/2 cups vegetable stock 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tsp kosher salt
D irections
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In a blender, purée spinach and kale with vegetable stock, coconut milk, and salt. Set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté onions and peppers in olive oil until soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice and cook and toast for 1–2 minutes before adding the
blended mixture. Increase heat to bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid has evaporated, 15–20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
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