Posts by Texas LGBTQIA Law
What are the Laws in Texas Regarding Children and LGBT Couples?
For years, LGBT couples had to fight in order to have the right to marry in Texas. People in the LGBT community in Texas watched other LGBT couples get married in other states. Finally, in June of 2015, the courts in Texas made same-sex marriage legal. But that didn’t mean LGBT couples would share the…
Read MoreWhat to Expect With Your LGBT Divorce in Houston
When you and your partner got married, you thought you’d be married forever. Most people do. Despite the divorce statistics being what they are, nobody gets married expecting to turn around and get divorced a few years later. So, when the time comes when you decide to file for divorce, it’s good to know what…
Read MoreIf You’re an LGBT Parent Looking to Adopt in Texas, Does it Matter if You’re Married or Single?
One of the first questions a lot of LGBT people ask when it comes to adoption is – can I adopt a child if I’m single? Texas LGBT adoption lawyers are used to hearing this question. You’d be surprised at how many single people are actually interested in adopting a child. Perhaps they haven’t found…
Read MoreCan an LGBT Couple Foster a Child in Texas?
Sometimes, if you and your partner are considering adopting a child, it’s a good idea to first foster a child in Texas. Once you adopt a child, there’s no going back. You can’t go back to the judge a year or two later and say you’ve changed your mind. At least with a foster child,…
Read MoreShould You Consider a Special Needs Adoption in Texas?
If you’ve been considering adopting a child in Texas, you know how exciting and difficult the process can be. It’s even more of a challenge for LGBT couples. Whether they like to admit it or not, private adoption agencies are more likely to approve a straight couple for an adoption than they are an LGBT…
Read MoreCan You Get Your LGBT Marriage Annulled in Houston, Texas?
In this country, we hear an awful lot about divorce, but we don’t hear a lot about annulments. Years ago, it seemed like an annulment was a threat to any young couple who married without letting their parents know. However, annulments are alive and well in Houston, Texas. They’re also a lot different than a…
Read MoreHow is Child Custody Handled in a LGBT Divorce?
For years, LGBT couples fought to get gay marriage legalized. Once they succeeded – after a long and arduous battle- the inevitable happened. LGBT couples realized they now had to deal with divorce just like other married couples. As anyone knows, a good percentage of marriages end in divorce. It’s a fact. This is no…
Read MoreCommon Mistakes LGBT Couples Make While Trying to Adopt in Texas
Making the decision to adopt in Texas is one of the biggest you’ll ever make. Whether you and your partner are married or just looking to raise a child together, adoption is a viable option. Since LGBT couples don’t have the option of having their own biological children together, adoption is sometimes the only choice…
Read MoreWhat is the “Freedom to Serve Children Act” and How Does it Impact LGBT Couples Looking to Adopt in Texas?
It has only been a few years that Texas has considered same-sex marriage legal. It wasn’t until June of 2015 that this happened. And, while it may seem like a victory for LGBT couples, we have seen more than a handful of other laws passed since. These recent laws make it difficult for Texas married…
Read MoreSecond-Parent Adoptions in Houston, Texas
For years, LGBT couples have to jump through hoops to adopt a child in Texas. Texas was one of the last states to allow LGBT couples to marry. And even now, with same-sex marriage being legal, there is still a lot of bias against LGBT couples looking to adopt in Houston. Thankfully, LGBT couples have…
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