KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A Kent County courtroom turned into a celebration of love and new beginnings Friday morning.

An 11-year-old girl who is hard of hearing was officially adopted by her forever family while surrounded by her entire middle-school class.

“We're gathered here in court to celebrate this, the confirmation of a new family through adoption. Today is about love, commitment and beginning and it's a privilege for this court to be a part of it,” said Judge Matthew DeLange.

Daisy called the session to order herself, with a smile, gavel and a room full of support.

Her classmates from Northview’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program filled the courtroom to celebrate the family that’s loved her all along.

“You are witnessing something very important, a day when the law catches up to wh

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