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Members of the LGBTQ community in Texas are calling for updates to existing parentage laws. This is a call to action that has also been echoed through the rest of the U.S. Recent studies have shown that almost 1 in 3 LBGTQ adults are engaged in the raising of children...
There has been a growing tide of acceptance across the country for people of all sexual orientations. Many states now recognize the legality of same-sex marriage, adoption and other rights. However, many aspects of the law continue to be a cause for concern, including...
Thousands of Texas couples choose to end their marriages every year. Divorce is a complicated process in any situation, but it can be especially difficult for same-sex couples. Many states have marriage laws based on heteronormative standards that same-sex couples...
Many LGBTQ couples in Texas have the same dreams as straight couples. Starting a family is often one of them. It’s important for LGBTQ couples to know all their options for having children. What are the fertility options for LGBTQ couples? Per LGBTQ family law,...
Adoption can be a fantastic way to build a family in Texas, but it hasn't always been an option for LGBTQ couples. Thankfully, the law now allows gay and lesbian partners to adopt children. Adopting a child isn't a simple process, though. Regardless of your...
Researchers from the United Kingdom suggest that the divorce rate is higher for lesbian couples than gay male couples. According to a study of couples in England, three out of every four same-sex couples who file for divorce are lesbians. This statistic may be of...
Divorce is difficult for all different types of relationships. Whether you are a part of the LGBTQ community or not, to dissolve a relationship is inherently painful. It can lead to a lot of mixed emotions. What you may not recognize, however, is that when you go...
Marriage equality became national law in 2015 with a Supreme Court decision that affirmed same-sex couples' 14th Amendment rights to equal protection under the law. Perhaps unsurprisingly, marriage between same-sex couples has increased significantly in the...
First of all, congratulations are in order if you are considering marriage. Second, you probably have nothing to worry about when it comes to the letter of the law. Same-sex marriages here in Texas follow the same rules as do all others. In fact, as you may read in...
Texas has an extensive system of recordkeeping to keep track of birth and parentage. For LGBTQ couples adopting children, this system has the potential to be somewhat intimidating. However, it could be important for a child's future for parents to understand how...