New Quinn Presentation Available: “From Prosecution to Suit: Civil Recoveries for Criminal Acts”
From the course description: “When the unthinkable happens and someone becomes a victim of a rape, sexual assault or other crime of violence, justice is often sought through the criminal justice system. However, there is another important side to seeking justice beyond criminal sanctions and penalties against a perpetrator: the civil remedies that may be […]
Read More...Permissible Adoption Payments in Virginia FAQ
Question 1: Can we as Virginia residents pay an attorney out in California his fee to match us with a birth mom or find us a child to adopt? Answer: No that is an illegal and unlawful payment that could subject you to a Class 6 felony charge in Virginia. Question 2: Can we as […]
Read More...Making Sure Your Medical Bills Get Paid if You are in an Accident
If you are in an accident – and you are injured – be sure to know the various sources for getting your medical bills paid. These include: health insurance, workers compensation (if the accident happened while you were on the job), medical payments coverage and, lastly, liability coverage. Regardless of who is at fault for […]
Read More...What Can a Court Decide in a Divorce?
Other than dissolving the marriage, what other decisions can a divorce court make? Jurisdiction for divorce cases in Virginia is created by laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly. The Circuit Courts in Virginia have jurisdiction over divorces. By statue, the Circuit Courts can not only dissolve the marriage once grounds for divorce have been […]
Read More...VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: NAWBO/Girl Scouts Partnership
Attorney Colleen Quinn, who serves as the current President of the Richmond Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) was featured on Virginia This Morning, Channel 6, on March 28, 2012, regarding NAWBO’s new mentorship program with the Girl Scouts. http://wtvr.com/2012/03/28/virginia-this-morning-nawbogirl-scouts-partnership/
Read More...Gamete Donation – Buyer Beware
Protecting Donors as to the Sperm They Donate and Protecting Recipients of the Sperm Used to Create: The Unfortunate Story of a “Sperm Warranty” Gone Afoul – By Colleen M. Quinn, Esq., Fellow of AAARTA and AAAA The recent lawsuit out of North Texas underscores the need for donors and recipients of gametes (sperm or […]
Read More...Victory in Virginia as Senate Votes to Stall Personhood Bill
Surrogacy attorney Colleen M. Quinn applauds the decision by the Virginia Senate on February 23, 2012, to table HB1 and end its prospects of passage this year. This bill would have established that legal personhood existed at “every stage of human development.” Such a law would have endangered access to a number of crucial aspects […]
Read More...Personhood bill introduced in VA
A personhood bill has been introduced in VA — Washington Post this morning says they are going to try to push it through while there are Republican majorities in both houses. The bill provides that “unborn children at every stage of development enjoy all the rights, privileges, and immunities available to other persons, citizens, and […]
Read More...Virginia adoption and Discrimination on WTVR CBS 6
Colleen Quinn and the Quinn Law Centers were recently featured on WTVR CBS 6 – speaking about adoptions in Virginia – and discrimination. “Adoption Attorney Colleen Quinn explains how the state’s decision to re-open public commentary on gay adoption could impact it.” – from the WTVR website. Click here to view the video! Video […]
Read More...Baby Eleanor – Thanks to Using a Gestational Carrier
This adorable little girl named Eleanor is the product of her biological parents using a gestational carrier to bring her into the world. As their surrogacy attorney, I was fortunate enough to have played a small role by drafting the gestational carrier agreement and, later, ensuring that Eleanor’s biological parents were treated as the legal […]
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