After successfully obtaining visitation for a de facto mother at the trial court and at the the Maryland Court of Special Appeals that de facto parents are entitled to visitation in the reported case of Janice M. v. Margaret K., Ms. Fairfax argued the case before the Maryland Court of Appeals. Amicus Briefs supporting her positions were filed by NCLR, ACLU, NASW and the University of Baltimore Law School. The Maryland Court of Appeals dealt a serious blow to the LGBT community in its decision, Janice M. v. Margaret K., 404 Md. 661, in holding that Maryland does not recognize defacto parents. The case can be found at http://mdcourts.gov/opinions/coa/2008/122a06.pdf.
Jennifer has been interviewed and featured in Time Magazine's Money section regarding "The Real Cost of Adopting a Kid."
Gay with Kids article on "The cost of gay fatherhood" highlighted Jennifer's practice in this area of adoption law.
Jennifer has appeared on "Making it Last" to discuss private and agency adoption from beginning the process to years after the adoption when adoptees or birth parents search for birth relatives.
Jennifer is the author of the "Adoption Law Handbook" published by the ABA in 2018. The Handbook is the go to guide for adoption professionals for best practices in adoption law. It is a comprehensive guide that covers everything from client intake to finalization of adoptions. It includes forms and resources for every aspect of adoption law. You can order a copy by following this link. http://apps.americanbar.org/abastore/index.cfm?section=main&fm=Product.AddToCart&pid=5130182
Jennifer was interviewed on ABC News Channel 7 regarding marriage recognition in Maryland and the parental presumption that is created with a valid marriage.
Jennifer Fairfax has been interviewed about international adoption by Washington Parent Magazine and featured in the article “Gotcha in my Heart. The joys and challenges of International Adoption”. Click here to enter the website and go to page 58.
Jennifer Fairfax was interviewed about LGBT adoption in U.S. News and World Report
Jennifer was a guest on the "Paul Samakow Radio Show" addressing Adoption and ART in Maryland.
Jennifer has twice appeared on the Law School for the Public television show as a panel speaker on Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Technology.
Jennifer teaches on Adoption and Assisted Reproduction, has presented at seminars for potential parents, and has been a guest lecturer for law students
20 Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew, Sherrie Eldridge
Raising Adopted Children: Practical Reassuring Advice for Every Adoptive Parent, by Lois Ruskai Melina
Talking to Your Child About Adoption, Patricia Martinez Dorner
Making Sense of Adoption, A Parents Guide, Lois Ruskai Melina
Dialogues About Adoption: Conversations Between Parents and Their Children, Linda Bothum
Being Adopted: The Lifelong Search for Self, byDavid M. Brodzinsky, Marshall D. Schecter and Robin Marantz Henig
The Family of Adoption, by Joyce Maguire Pavao
Taking with Young Children About Adoption, Mary Watkins and Susan Fisher
Real Parents, Real Children: Parenting the Adopted Child, Holly van Gulden and LIsa M. Bartels-Rabb
“I believe in working with each of my clients—in support of their family dynamic—to make the dreams of parenthood a reality. Whether you are single or married; or gay; a step-parent, a surrogate or intended parent or a child of adoption, it is my mission to serve as your advocate. With a dedication to the ethical and sensitive nature of each situation, I will help you understand the laws within Maryland or Washington, DC for adoption or surrogacy, and pledge to be your partner throughout the journey.” - Jennifer Fairfax