Post-Election Advice for Same-Sex Parents
Wondering what you need to do to protect your family once Donald Trump becomes president? Here’s what two LGBTQ legal organizations are saying.
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Unmarried Nonbio Mom Still a Parent, Says Massachusetts’ Highest Court
Yes, even in Massachusetts, the first state to have marriage equality, same-sex parents have had to fight for their rights—not least because the benefits of marriage don’t cover unmarried parents. Today, however, saw a clear victory for one unmarried nonbiological mother and her children.
Mexican Supreme Court Approves Adoption Rights for Same-Sex and Single Parents
The Mexican Supreme Court ruled Friday that adoption should be in the best interests of the children, regardless of the sexual orientation or relationship status of the prospective parent(s).
Birth Certificate Victory for Same-Sex Spouses in Wisconsin
A federal court has ruled that Wisconsin must issue accurate birth certificates for children of married same-sex couples. Yes, even more than a year after national marriage equality, we’re still having to go to court to protect our families.
New York Ruling Expands Definition of Parent
In a major ruling today that will benefit same-sex parents, among others, the New York Court of Appeals said that a person who is not related to a child by biology or adoption may still be considered a parent if they and the other parent agreed to have and raise the child together—even if the two adults are not married.
Italy Approves Two-Mom Second-Parent Adoption
An Italian court has said a two-mom couple can adopt the other’s biological children—the second time in recent months such a case hasn’t been appealed. The ruling has limits, however.
Nonbio Moms Still Fighting for Equality, Even in Massachusetts
Yesterday, Massachusetts’ highest court heard the case of a nonbiological mother fighting for legal parentage of the two children she planned and raised with a former partner.
Big Win at Supreme Court for Nonbio Mom
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously yesterday that Alabama has to recognize the second-parent adoptions done in Georgia by a nonbiological mom.
Italy Allows Two Moms to Adopt
Despite second-parent adoptions being dropped from a recent civil union bill in Italy, one two-mom family has just managed to adopt each other’s legal children.
Nonbio “De Facto” Mom Granted Shared Custody in Massachusetts
In a state first, a Massachusetts court has said a nonbiological de facto mother was entitled to share custody with her ex, the child’s biological mother.