Articles
Can You Adopt?
An overview of states that currently appear to be open to, or intolerant of, adoption by gay and lesbian adults; different practices regarding adoption by gay and lesbian individuals vs. couples; and the bottom line to remember in any adoption.
Defense of Marriage Act Witness Testimonies
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers often ask for witnesses to testify at committee hearings on topics under congressional scrutiny. Each witness typically has a special expertise on the topic, either through personal experience, scholarly study or professional involvement.
Defense of Marriage Act Witness Testimonies: Michael P. Farris
"It is not a stretch to say that the dominant reviews in today's law reviews will more than likely be the dominant view in the courts within a generation. I am dubious that DOMA will survive even a few years. I am absolutely certain that it will not last a generation."
Same-Sex Marriage Stance: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
"BE IT RESOLVED that the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers supports the legalization of marriage between same-sex couples and the extension to same-sex couples who marry and their children of all of the legal rights and obligations of spouses and children of spouses."
The High Cost of Denying Permanency
This report addresses the economic impact of maintaining children in foster care when otherwise qualified gay and lesbian individuals and couples are available, able, and willing to adopt, and the resulting costs– both direct and indirect – to the State of Florida.