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What are the Federal Restrictions on Second-Partner Adoptions?
Lara Schwartz discusses second-parent adoption and Social Security “surviving child” payments.
Are There Any Legal Solutions That Would Give My Partner Equal Rights with Our Baby?
I am the birth mother of a 22-month-old baby with my female partner of eight years. We want to ensure that my partner gets the baby if anything happens to me. I have a power of attorney and a will stating that she is to be the guardian. But I have been informed that this will not be enough if a family member comes forward and wishes to take the baby, so we are looking into second-parent adoption. Is there a workable legal solution that would give my partner equal rights with the baby but preserve my rights as the primary parent?
Florida’s Gay Adoption Ban
What happens when gay dads, who have been terrific parents to foster children, want to adopt them in a state where lesbian and gay adoption is prohibited?
Who Gets to Be Called Mommy?
Aimee Gelnaw, Executive Director of the Family Pride Coalition talks about choosing labels such as Mom, Mommy and Mama.
Is It Possible to Start the Adoption Process before the Birth of a Child?
Kathryn Kendell, Executiye Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, advises on second-parent adoption and health coverage.