Posts by Texas LGBTQIA Law
Texas Adoption FAQ for the LGBTQA+ Community
Questions such as, do I need an attorney, why is it so hard to adopt, and can the couple change their minds, are common. These questions always make it exceptionally discouraging for LGBT couples to adopt because everything seems like a major hurdle. Take a moment to have calm down because you’re getting a flash…
Read MoreHow to Start the Adoption Process within the LGBT Community
Although it’s 2020, there is still plenty of stigmas all over the country. Unfortunately, Texas can be particularly difficult to navigate when it comes to legal matters, family elements, and LGBT community involvement. What usually happens is adoption agencies claim to be the best source for adoptions, and then the LGBT community is simply shut…
Read MoreMy Parents Keep Threatening to Adopt My Children from Me – What to Do
Grandparents may have any variety of feelings about your ability to raise a child well or whether you know what is best or not. While there are situations that make it apparent that a child would be better with the grandparents, there should always be some discussion as to the parent’s role in that child’s…
Read MoreUsing Adoption to Remove Parental Rights
Can you use adoption to terminate or remove parental rights? If you’re looking out for a small child in your life that may be in an abusive or dangerous situation, then this question is a concerning one. Adoption secures full termination of all parental rights, and it is possible for the court system or legal…
Read MoreWhat is the Best Age to Adopt a Child?
The age considerations when adopting revolve around two realms. First, your age and what you can handle and second, the child’s age and also, what you can handle. No one is expecting nearly retired couples to take on newborns, while there may be some concern with a 21-year-old adopting a teenager. Are there restrictions or…
Read MoreHow Often Can I Change My Will?
Everyone’s will needs the occasional update. Your financial situation, living situations, and end-of-life desires might change over just a few months or years. As you increase or decrease your assets or move locations you might consider a change to your will. But, how often can you do this and is there a limit on how…
Read MoreDo You Get Paid to Foster a Child in Texas?
As an LGBTQ adoption attorney will tell you, fostering children can be a rewarding experience. It’s the chance to make a real difference in a young person’s life while filling your home as well. The struggle is that many people feel that they can’t financially take the burden of another child or multiple children. It’s…
Read MoreStudies Show That Children of LGBT Couples Are Just as Happy as Children in a Traditional Family
One of the criticisms people who opposed LGBT couples adopting children is that the kids will suffer. Even in this day and age, people still argue that kids who grow up with same-sex parents are at a detriment. Despite research showing that children of LGBT couples are just as happy as children of straight couples,…
Read MoreWhat is the Law in Texas Regarding Discrimination Against LGBT Adoptive Parents?
A few years ago, Texas finally caught up with many other states in the country by legalizing same-sex marriage. And, while it seemed like a giant victory for the LGBT community in Houston, it didn’t mean the end for discrimination against would-be LGBT parents. Adoption agencies have always been less willing to help LGBT couples…
Read MoreCan I Adopt My Partner’s Biological Child in Houston?
For LGBT couples, having children the old-fashioned way isn’t really an option. If they want to start a family, they have to look at the alternatives – adoption, in vitro fertilization or surrogacy. The most common way to start a family for LGBT couples is adoption. Typically, they consider the traditional route, using a domestic…
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