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Israel: attorney general: right to aliyah valid for child adopted into non-jewish family.

attorney general of israel argues that right to aliyah should remain valid for a child born to a jewish parent but placed for adoption into a non-jewish home.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3665649,00.html

Florida: Bill to eliminate court costs for grandparent adoption.

Senate bill 254 would eliminate court costs and reduce the homestudy requirements for grandparents seeking to adopt their grandchildren.

http://www.miaminewsrecord.com/articles/2009/02/12/news/doc498c9a2fd4b18717112392.txt

Michigan: gay adoption from illinois recognized in michigan

michigan court held that adoption by a lesbian couple in illinois is valid in michigan based on the constitution of the united states.  thus, the michigan court system should preside over custody disputes.  this is newsworthy as the state of michigan bars gay adoption.

http://www.wandtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9879844&nav=menu589_1