Safeguarding Families Through Adoption & Guardianship with Michelle Coady Carter

The Billable Mom with Cari Rincker, Episode 21 Welcome to The Billable Mom Podcast with attorney and mother Cari Rincker. In each episode, Cari will speak with other Billable Moms about working motherhood and the struggles to juggle it all. Our time is precious, both at work and at home. Cari and her guests will explore time management tips and productivity hacks. This is a community of Billable Moms, trying to calm the chaos six minutes at a time. In this episode of The Billable Mom, Cari Rincker speaks with Michelle Coady Carter, the principal attorney of Coady Law, safeguarding family legacies and advocating for the rights of foster parents and families embarking on the challenging journey through the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) system. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Michelle’s unique path to becoming a "billable mom" and her current role as a general practitioner in Illinois with a specialization in adoption, guardianship, and DCFS litigation * International adoption, highlighting the challenges, costs, and learning curve associated with adopting an older child, as well as the support systems in place to help navigate the process * The importance of balancing professional and personal life with strategies for creating a more flexible work environment, such as implementing remote working practices and setting boundaries with clients * The emotional aspects of bringing a new child into the family Learn more about Michelle Coady Carter: * Visit Coady Law’s website: http://www.coady-law.com * Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coadycarter * Subscribe to Coady Law’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@COADYLAW * Follow Coady Law on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coadylaw *********************************** The Billable Mom: Welcome to the Billable Mom podcast, led by attorney Cari Rincker, where we discuss working motherhood, especially geared to professional mothers who are trying to juggle their time. Our time is precious, both at work and at home. We talk about time management, productivity hacks, and the struggles of being a working parent. We’re providing a community where other billable moms are also trying to calm the chaos six minutes at a time. Listen to stories of other working moms, but especially lawyer moms. Navigate the waters balancing career and the ever-present demands of motherhood. Watch more episodes of The Billable Mom: Website: https://thebillablemom.com Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-billable-mom/id1733036424 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0eM1WwZA8NLKJyVWOyWhuN Connect and learn more from your host, Cari Rincker:  * Website: http://www.rinckerlaw.com  * Email: [email protected]  * Cari’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caririncker  * Rincker Law’s LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/rinckerlaw  * Rincker Law’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/rinckerlaw  * Cari’s SnapChat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/caririncker  * Rincker Law’s Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/rinckerlaw  * Cari’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CariRincker  * Cari’s tumbler: https://cari-rincker.tumblr.com Logo by Ranch House Designs, Inc., https://ranchhousedesigns.com Photography by Pixels by Emily, https://www.pixelsbyemily.com Music by Knock It Out Music, https://www.knockitoutmusic.com