Archive for October, 2009
October 26th, 2009 | Posted by Leah | Posted in Family Law
The Hope and Help Breakfast is Child Advocates’ primary fund raising event.
Speaker: Ashley Manning. For several years Peyton and Ashley have sponsored a group of Child Advocates’ kids on monthly outings.
Date: November 5, 2009
Time: 7:30 -8:30 am
Location: Hilton North, 8181 N. Shadeland Avenue
Goals: Raise $50,000. Create long-term, committed donors and spread the mission of Child Advocates to the community. 125 guests expected.
Current Sponsors: Barnes & Thornburg and Lewis Wagner LLP
The Hope and Help Breakfast
• Is totally free – there is no charge to attend this breakfast.
• It will last only one hour.
• It will be Child Advocates’ job to inspire people so they want to give.
• As much as anything, we want people to come and find out about the great work Child Advocates does.
For more information contact Janet Neighbours @ 317-205-3061, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
R.S.V.P to Dionne Jones @ 317-205-3055, ext. 2240 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
October 15th, 2009 | Posted by Leah | Posted in Adoption
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Press Contact:
Amber Burton Small
JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC
11450 N. Meridian
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: 317.569.0770
Email Address: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Web site address: http://www.jhdj-law.com
CARMEL, IN – October 15, 2009 – Michele L. Jackson, who chairs the Adoption Practice Group of Carmel law firm JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC, appeared today at 12:20 pm on WTHR Channel 13 in Indianapolis to discuss her recent trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). She is working with MLJ Adoptions to establish a new international adoption program. Michele also discussed the upcoming annual Fatherless Foundation fundraiser on October 30, 2009, which raises money for orphanage relief and support.
During her visit to DRC, Michele and her team visited more than 200 children in 5 orphanages, including a facility which cares for children with HIV. She distributed 6 boxes of donated clothing and school supplies. Sanctified, one of the orphanages, has no electricity, blankets or running water, yet houses 48 children ages 4 months to 14 years. Michele and her team personally donated $1,000 and are seeking to raise $1,500 more to help acquire basic services for the orphanage. During the trip to DRC, the team learned there are more than 4.5 million orphans in DRC alone, with an estimated 400,000 children available for adoption. Time from submission of an application to completion of the adoption is 4-12 months, which is shorter than average for many inter-country adoptions. MLJ Adoptions will immediately begin taking applications for parents who want to adopt from DRC.
JHDJ Law’s Adoption Practice Group offers legal services for domestic and international adoption, including private and agency adoptions, step-parent adoptions, second parent adoptions, and surrogacy contracts. Michele represents both birth and adoptive parents, and provides resources and adoption education. She also offers other various international family law services, including adoption contract reviews, international custody, abduction prevention, and orphan visa appeals.
JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC, is a Carmel law firm providing personalized service with a responsive and compassionate approach. Experienced attorneys offer assertive advocacy for clients complemented by a philosophy focused on minimizing conflict and negotiating resolution. The practice assists clients in all areas of family law, adoption, mediation, business litigation. For more information, please contact Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, PC at 317.569.0770, or visit http://www.jhdj-law.com.
Tags: Michele Jackson
October 15th, 2009 | Posted by Leah | Posted in Adoption
November is National Adoption Awareness Month, with programs promoting adoption across the United States. The statistics are staggering: UNICEF estimates that there are more than 143 Million orphans worldwide. Every day more than 5,760 children become orphans. More than 500,000 children live in foster care in the U.S. Studies have shown that 10-15 percent of orphans commit suicide before the age of 18, and more than 60% of orphaned girls will become prostitutes while 70% of the boys will become hardened criminals. Each year over 14 million children grow up and “age out” of the system without ever being adopted into a loving home. The Adoption Practice Group of Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, PC (JHDJ Law), is committed to promoting adoption education and dedicated to helping clients who want to grow their families through adoption or reproduction alternatives such as surrogacy.
In a recent trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), JHDJ Law attorney Michele Jackson visited 5 orphanages and more than 200 orphans while distributing 6 boxes of donated clothing and school supplies. She saw firsthand the poverty and desperate living conditions of the children. One of the orphanages did not have electricity, blankets or running water, yet it houses 48 children ages 4 months to 14 years. In the DRC alone, it is estimated that as many as 400,000 children are available for adoption. The time for completion of an adoption is typically 4-12 months, which is much shorter than many other nations currently offering inter-country adoption. Since travel is not required and the completion time is shorter, the overall costs will typically also be less than other international adoptions. Families interested in adopting from the DRC may inquire about the process to immediately submit applications.
Domestically, private and agency adoptions offer prospective parents an option to grow their families. Families pursue adoption for many reasons, but it is important to talk with an attorney about the financial and emotional risks of adoption before selecting a program or committing to a private match with a birth mother. Adoption is a legal process and laws vary by state. It is important that all parties to an adoption seek advice from an attorney to understand their rights and help stabilize the process. Prospective adoptive parents should discuss and understand the costs involved at the various stages of match and placement, while birth parents should be informed of the resources available to support them through the process.
JHDJ Law offers legal services for domestic and international adoption (both private and agency), surrogacy, step-parent adoptions, second parent adoptions, adoption disruptions, orphan visa appeals, international family law, international custody and abduction prevention. If you are interested in options to build your family or would like to know more about the costs and process for adoption or surrogacy, please contact JHDJ Law at 317-569-0770 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The above is for informational purposes only should not be considered legal advice. Each case is unique and you should consult an attorney for advice regarding your particular situation.
October 14th, 2009 | Posted by Leah | Posted in Adoption
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Press Contact:
Amber Burton Small
JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC
11450 N. Meridian
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: 317.569.0770
Email Address: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Web site address: http://www.jhdj-law.com
CARMEL, IN – October 14, 2009 – Michele L. Jackson, who chairs the Adoption Practice Group of Carmel law firm JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire, commonly referred to as the “DRC”) where she traveled from September 25 – October 2, 2009. Accompanied by members of her adoption agency, MLJ Adoptions, she visited with government authorities as part of her new international adoption program. Michele began development of the new program in January 2009 with the help of a Congolese attorney based in Chicago, who divides her residency between the Midwest and the DRC.
During her visit to DRC, Michele and her team visited more than 200 children in 5 orphanages, including a facility which cares for children with HIV. She distributed 6 boxes of donated clothing and school supplies. Sanctified, one of the orphanages, has no electricity, blankets or running water, yet houses 48 children ages 4 months to 14 years. Michele and her team personally donated $1,000 and are seeking to raise $1,500 more to help acquire basic services for the orphanage. During the trip to DRC, the team learned there are more than 4.5 million orphans in DRC alone, with approximately 400,000 of them available for adoption. Time from submission of an application to completion of the adoption is 4-12 months, which is shorter than average for many inter-country adoptions. MLJ Adoptions will immediately begin taking applications for parents who want to adopt from DRC.
JHDJ Law’s Adoption Practice Group offers legal services for domestic and international adoption, including private and agency adoptions, step-parent adoptions, second parent adoptions, and surrogacy contracts. Michele represents both birth and adoptive parents, and provides resources and adoption education. She also offers other various international family law services, including adoption contract reviews, international custody, abduction prevention, and orphan visa appeals.
JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC, is a Carmel law firm providing personalized service with a responsive and compassionate approach. Experienced attorneys offer assertive advocacy for clients complemented by a philosophy focused on minimizing conflict and negotiating resolution. The practice assists clients in all areas of family law, adoption, mediation, business litigation. For more information, please contact Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, PC at 317.569.0770, or visit http://www.jhdj-law.com.
Tags: Michele Jackson
October 8th, 2009 | Posted by Leah | Posted in Business Litigation, Family Law, Mediation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Press Contact:
Amber Burton Small
JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC
11450 N. Meridian
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: 317.569.0770
Email Address: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Web site address: http://www.jhdj-law.com
CARMEL, IN – October 8, 2009 – Holly Wanzer, an attorney and domestic mediator at JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC, presented “What You Need to Know About Law School,” at the IU School of Law, Indianapolis. Holly spoke with students about how to survive the first semester and exams and answered questions from the perspective of an attorney who has been there. The presentation is part of the Indianapolis Bar Association’s ongoing Help Session for Law Students. Holly will be presenting on a new topic at an upcoming session in November.
Ms. Wanzer is a member of the Family Law Group of JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, she graduated magna cum laude from Ball State University, and earned her Juris Doctor summa cum laude from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis in 1999. Ms. Wanzer represents clients with family law matters including divorce, child support, custody, parenting time, modifications and contempt issues. Her commitment to the private resolution of family issues, the preservation of positive working relationships within families and her calm demeanor and sensitivity in the face of emotional challenges make her the ideal choice as a mediator for family matters. As a domestic mediator, she has been active in promoting alternative dispute resolution, and became one of three attorneys of JHDJ Law to complete collaborative law training. She is now a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (“IACP”), and the Collaborative Family Law Association of Indiana, Inc.
JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC provides personalized service with a responsive and compassionate approach. Experienced attorneys offer assertive advocacy for clients complemented by a philosophy focused on minimizing conflict and negotiating resolution. With a dynamic team of professionals, the practice assists clients in all areas of family law, collaborative law, adoption, mediation, business litigation and appeals. For more information, please contact Amber Burton Small at 317.569.0770, or visit http://www.jhdj-law.com.
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October 2nd, 2009 | Posted by Leah | Posted in Family Law, Mediation
CARMEL, IN – October 2, 2009 – Elisabeth Edwards, an attorney and domestic mediator at JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC, was a speaker and panelist for a Women and the Law Class on October 1, 2009 at the IU School of Law, Indianapolis. The panel discussed topics and issues of interest for women who are pursuing careers in law as well as women who are the subject of or involved in litigation.
Ms. Edwards is an attorney in the Family Law Practice Group of JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC. In addition to focusing her practice on all areas of family law litigation, Ms. Edwards is also a registered domestic mediator and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, representing clients in the emerging field of collaborative divorce, an alternative to litigation. A 2002 graduate of Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, she is a frequent lecturer and seminar presenter on diverse topics in family law addressing children’s issues and property distribution as well as legal education for paralegals.
Ms. Edwards’ professional career involvements include the Protective Order Pro Bono Project of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. for which she has served in several capacities, including the Board of Directors. She has also completed specialized training and currently serves as a court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem. Ms. Edwards’ is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association and serves on its Board of Directors as well as the Bench Bar Committee and Pro Bono Standing Committee. Her professional memberships also include the Family and Juvenile Law Divisions of the Indiana State Bar Association.
JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC provides personalized service with a responsive and compassionate approach. Experienced attorneys offer assertive advocacy for clients complemented by a philosophy focused on minimizing conflict and negotiating resolution. With a dynamic team of professionals, the practice assists clients in all areas of family law, collaborative law, adoption, mediation, business litigation and appeals. For more information, please contact Amber Burton Small at 317.569.0770, or visit http://www.jhdj-law.com.
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October 1st, 2009 | Posted by Leah | Posted in General Law
Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson has been featured in the October Carmel Business Leader in a cover story titled: The Unconventional Way
To read the article:
The Unconventional Way – JHDJ Law in Carmel Business Leader
Tags: Amber Burton Small, Stephenie Jocham