While CNN may not be a legal resource the following article quotes some very wise legal scholars: http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/11/politics/trump-victory-lgbt-concerns/ About Adoption: “Gay and lesbian parents are worried that their parental rights could be in jeopardy, especially for the non-biological parent. Even if that person’s name is on the child’s birth certificate, experts say it’s best to...Read More
The LGBT citizens of our nation are reeling after the presidential election. What does a Trump presidency mean for our community? Will the gains that we have made be undone? During my thirty years as a lawyer and gay rights activist I have seen great progress. By being out and proud, we have introduced ourselves...Read More
The following New York Times article reports on a case decided by the United States Supreme Court concerning the adoption rights of same-sex couples: Supreme Court Restores Visitation Rights to Lesbian Adoptive MotherRead More
Two Austin women were married Thursday morning on a state judge’s orders, igniting celebrations from supporters and condemnation from the state’s Republican leaders, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, who vowed to void the marriage. Sarah Goodfriend and Suzanne Bryant, together almost 31 years, said their vows before Rabbi Kerry Baker while standing in front of...Read More
Parenthood Denied by the Law After a Same-Sex Couple’s Breakup, a Custody Battle The Marriage Equality Act, which New York State passed in June 2011, allowed Jann Paczkowski to marry her partner, Jamie, with the assurance that “the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples” would “be treated equally in all respects under the law.” But...Read More
