Sexual orientation, gender identity, and adoption law

The legal landscape surrounding adoption by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning/queer (LGBTQ) parents continues to be dynamic and variable across the United States, yet the topic is generally viewed favorably by Americans and increasing numbers of LGBTQ adults are becoming adoptive p...

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Published in:Family court review 2018-07, Vol.56 (3), p.374-383
Main Authors: Farr, Rachel H., Goldberg, Abbie E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ADOPTION
Adoptive Families
and Transgender
Children
Family Law
Gay adoption
Gays & lesbians
GENDER IDENTITY
Law and legislation
Lesbian and Gay
LGBTQ
LGBTQ rights
Parenting Rights
SAME SEX COUPLES
Sexual minorities
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
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Summary:The legal landscape surrounding adoption by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning/queer (LGBTQ) parents continues to be dynamic and variable across the United States, yet the topic is generally viewed favorably by Americans and increasing numbers of LGBTQ adults are becoming adoptive parents. In this essay, we explore intersections of sexual orientation, gender identity, and adoption law. We discuss connections between parenting (including adoption) and marriage rights, highlight the influence of varying legal contexts and discrimination for LGBTQ adults who pursue adoption (including case examples from Florida after the gay adoption ban was lifted), and incorporating the perspectives of adoption-agency personnel working with LGBTQ clients
ISSN:1531-2445
1744-1617
DOI:10.1111/fcre.12354