Michigan

Michigan Residents Brace for Sweeping Changes as New Laws Take Effect in 2024

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Michigan’s Lapeer County and its residents have started 2024 with the implementation of various new laws. These laws, which have come into effect or will be in effect soon, reflect the priorities of the newly Democrat-controlled State House, Senate, and governor’s office. After nearly four decades of Republican control, Democrats won the majority in the 2022 elections, resulting in a significant shift in legislative decision-making. Many of these new laws will take effect on February 13, 2024, exactly 91 days after the Legislature concluded its 2023 session. The changes encompass a wide range of topics, … Read more

Michigan Faces Potential Changes to Surrogacy Laws, Offering Hope to Couples

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Lansing, Michigan – Michigan is one of the few states in the country that prohibits compensated surrogacy contracts. This means that individuals in Michigan are not allowed to pay someone to carry a baby for them. The state’s strict surrogacy laws present significant challenges for those who choose to have a child through surrogacy, particularly when it comes to gaining parental rights. Adam Taylor, who had a baby with his husband through a surrogate, knows firsthand the difficulties faced by individuals seeking surrogacy in Michigan. Taylor, who now resides in California, mentors families in Michigan … Read more