Tag: Family Law
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Understanding Parentage Presumptions: Essential Insights for LGBTQ+ Families
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the legal landscape of parentage can be complex, especially for LGBTQ+ families. Each state has its own regulations regarding who is recognized as a legal parent, and understanding “presumptions of parentage” is crucial for establishing that relationship. Every child deserves a solid legal connection to their primary caregivers, typically their parents.…
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Vermont’s New Adoption Law: A Milestone for LGBTQ+ Families
Key Features of the New Adoption Law Get Pregnant Fast The new adoption law, spearheaded by state representatives Lisa Thompson and Mark Johnson, eliminates several barriers that previously made the process cumbersome and costly for families formed through assisted reproduction. Starting July 1, parents who have welcomed a child via assisted reproductive technologies can secure…
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RAISE Children – Family Equality
About Us Get Pregnant Fast At RAISE Children, we believe in the importance of legal recognition for all families, especially in today’s shifting landscape. Although New York has made notable advancements in safeguarding diverse family structures, there remains a pressing need for further progress. The Rights Act Initiating Security and Equality for Children, or RAISE…
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Securing LGBTQ+ Parentage by State: A Guide to Stepparent, Second Parent, and Confirmatory Adoption
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the legal landscape of parentage can be complex for LGBTQ+ families. This guide provides essential information about securing legal parentage through stepparent, second parent, and confirmatory adoption, updated as of October 2023. Understanding the Importance of Adoption in LGBTQ+ Family Building Adoption serves as a critical pathway for LGBTQ+ parents to…
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State-by-State Overview: Stepparent, Second Parent/Co-Parent, and Confirmatory Adoption
Get Pregnant Fast Adoption serves as an essential avenue for LGBTQ+ parents, allowing them to expand their families through various means, including the child welfare system or private adoption agencies. For blended LGBTQ+ families, adoption helps to establish legal bonds between stepparents and children. Additionally, for couples utilizing assisted reproduction, adoption ensures that both parents…
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Exploring LGBTQ+ Paths to Parenthood: Navigating Donor Sperm for Family Building
Meet our panelists: Jordan Lee (he/him), Senior Policy Advisor for LGBTQ+ Family Matters Sam Patel (she/her), Client Services Specialist at Sperm Bank of Nevada Alex Morgan (they/them), Midwife and Fertility Consultant with a passion for inclusive family-building practices During our session, we will cover essential topics, including: Collaborating with both known and anonymous sperm donors…
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Home Insemination Celebrates New Mexico’s Confirmatory Adoption Bill Supporting LGBTQ+ Families
Get Pregnant Fast The Confirmatory Adoption bill addresses a pressing need for families created through assisted reproduction, ensuring that children receive the security and stability that formal adoption provides. It simplifies the adoption process, allowing for recognition beyond just two parents and clarifies that consent for assisted reproduction can be given at various stages, whether…
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Paths to Parenthood for LGBTQ+ Families: Embracing Donor Sperm
Get Pregnant Fast Join us for an engaging and informative journey into expanding your family through donor sperm! This event is designed for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples considering parenthood. We’ll be hosting a panel of knowledgeable experts who will guide you through the process of using donor sperm, covering everything from the initial steps to…