Posts by Texas LGBTQIA Law
When Do You Need an LGBT Adoption Lawyer in Houston, Texas?
There are more kids out there who need a good home than there are people to adopt them. This is why it boggles the mind when an LGBT couple’s application for adoption is denied. LGBT couples make excellent parents. They take great care of their children and love them as much as any other parent.…
Read MoreHow Does a Pre-Nuptial Agreement Help LGBT Couples in Houston?
LGBT couples have been able to get married in Texas for a few years now. And, while nobody sets out to get married only to get divorced, things happen. Hopefully, you and your partner will be together forever. But, just in case that doesn’t happen, you should protect yourself with a pre-nuptial agreement. Your LGBT…
Read MoreHow Can a Separation Agreement Help an LGBT Couple in Houston?
If you and your partner have gotten married, you hope it will last forever. Nobody gets married thinking they’re going to get divorced later on. And, for LGBT couples, it took so long for them be allowed to marry, they take the institution seriously. One issue that LGBT couples face that straight couples don’t face…
Read MoreLGBT Attorneys in Houston Can Help Overcome Challenges to Gay Adoptions
There are so many children out there who would benefit from a loving family. Yet when great candidates apply for adoptions, they’re turned down. Adoption agencies come up with all sorts of reasons why gay couples shouldn’t be approved to adopt a child. What it really comes down to is pervasive discrimination by adoption agencies against…
Read MoreHow Can You Change Your Name as a Transgender Person?
Once you’ve identified as transgender, the next logical thing is to change your name. Your name is a big part of your identity. It’s important that you be able to identify the way you want. Thankfully, the process to legally change your name in Texas is not that complicated. Although the process itself isn’t all…
Read MoreWhat Does the Ruling in the Wittmer v Phillips Case Mean for LGBT People in Texas?
Nicole Wittmer had applied for a job with a company called Phillips 66. She was offered the job but when her employer found out she was transgender, they withdrew their offer. Wittmer sued under Title VII claiming that she was discriminated against based on her being transgender. Wittmer filed suit in the Southern District of…
Read MoreWhat is a Second-Parent Adoption in Texas?
When it comes to marriage and adoption for LGBTQ+ couples in Texas, things can become very complicated. It wasn’t until almost two (2) years ago that Texas finally legalized same-sex marriage. So, once a couple is married, how do they go about starting a family? Obviously, an LGBTQ+ couple can’t have their own biological children.…
Read MoreCan a School Fire You for Being LGBT in Houston, Texas?
Believe it or not, a majority of the states still have no laws protecting LGBT members from discrimination in the workplace. Sadly, Texas is one of them. While some bills have been passed in the last few years that protect some LGBT rights, there is still no widespread protection in Texas. This means that, legally,…
Read MoreCan Transgender Student Athletes Compete in Texas?
There is a lot of debate right now about transgender student athletes. A lot of states allow these athletes the right to compete under their current gender. So, if a male identifies as a female, they can compete with other females. This has garnered a lot of heated discussions. People think it’s unfair that male,…
Read MoreCan a Court Deny You Custody Based on Your Being Transgender?
If you get divorced or separated, your biggest concern will be custody of your children. In a traditional marriage, the mother is usually given great preference when it comes to custody. This may not seem fair, but it’s the truth. When a man and woman get divorced, unless there are unique circumstances, the woman is…
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