Consideration Quote by Laura Wasser
“There are all different kinds of ways to define a family, and we have to take that into consideration when practicing family law. The law, they say, is always the last thing to change.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Family Law Conference (2021)
Family definitions are diverse; law must adapt, yet change is slow.
In simple terms: Families vary; law lags behind.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for flexible legal definitions of family.
Themes
family law
diversity
change
Mood
thoughtful
advocacy
Type
professional
policy‑oriented
When to use this quote
- adoption
- same‑sex couples
- blended families
- immigration
Key Concepts
legal studies
social policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a family for you?
- How can law better reflect modern families?
A Different Perspective
Legal reforms face political resistance and precedent.
