Steven Kirsh
Biography
Steven M. Kirsh and Joel D. Kirsh are attorneys who practice exclusively in the area of private adoption. They practice together as Kirsh & Kirsh, P. C., throughout the State of Indiana, and as counsel in adoptions between the states. Steven was graduated from Dartmouth College, magna cum laude, with high distinction in history, and from the Indiana University School of Law with honors. He served as President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys in 1992-1993. In May, 1993, he participated in the negotiation of The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption as part of the official United States delegation. Steven has also testified before the Indiana General Assembly on proposed changes to the Indiana adoption laws. Steven and Joel are frequent lecturers and spokespersons about adoption issues. Inquiries about adoption should be directed to Steven or Joel at 2930 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 or skirsh@kirsh.com. Comments are welcome in writing or to (317) 575-5555 or fax (317) 575-5631. See also www.kirsh.com.
Articles
Getting Started in Adoption
Should we adopt or not?For families who have struggled with infertility or who face other medical problems giving birth to a child impossible, or, at least, ill advised, adoption offers an opportunity [more]
Interstate Adoption - Revocability of A Consent - Which Law Governs?
IntroductionA question of burning concern to all adoptive parents and one which is asked of every adoption practitioner is can the birth parents withdraw their consent to the adoption or, in the [more]
The Second Biggest Threat
Terrorism clearly threatens our safety, lives, and way of life. President Bush and the rest of the world leaders must wage war against terrorism and terrorists so that any prospective terrorists... [more]
Infants Do Not Have to Die in Garbage Cans!
Women who are pregnant do not have to abort their babies because they are unable to care for them. Infertile couples do not have to go through their lives without the loving touches of a child. ... [more]
A Letter You Should Read
In response to a recent news story which appeared after a very unfortunate incident involving a child and his parents, the following letter was written by Mia Hinkle to the newspaper which carried... [more]
Summer Camp
A personal note . . .In past issues of Adoption Briefs, I have focused on issues relating to adoption. I am asserting "poetic license" in this issue and discussing an issue unrelated to adoption,... [more]
Adopting Privately or Independently?
As Shakespeare said, "To adopt or not to adopt, that is the question." Actually, I am not sure that Shakespeare used precisely those words, but that is clearly the question which a couple must ask... [more]
Adoption - the Heroic Choice
Women who make adoption plans for their children are heroes. In fact, they may be among the most heroic people in our society. Few people place the needs of others so far ahead of their own needs. ... [more]
Good Job Indiana Legislators
In the last issue of Adoption Briefs, I complimented the Indiana General Assembly for its wisdom, and, in some cases, its restraint in legislating adoption laws in Indiana. In my opinion, Indiana... [more]
Indiana Legislators to be Commended
As President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, an organization of about 200 adoption attorneys, representing 43 states and the District of Columbia, I have had the opportunity to learn... [more]
Indiana Has Superior Adoption Laws
The 1993-94 Indiana General Assembly enacted the Putative Father Registry bringing Indiana to the forefront of states which have addressed, in a concrete way, the rights of birth fathers, birth... [more]
Indiana's Putative Father Registry Succeeds
Since becoming an integral part of Indiana adoption law on July 1, 1994, the Putative Father Registry has worked remarkably well. This issue of Adoption Briefs will provide a brief overview of the... [more]
Model Adoption Act
In August of 1994, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) completed their work on a Uniform Adoption Act. The NCCUSL is a group of lawyers, judges, and... [more]
Beware of Visitation Trap!
This past May, an adoption was set aside by the Indiana Court of Appeals because of a defect in the proceedings which the adoptive parents themselves unwittingly created.FACTS: Christopher Topel was... [more]
