Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How can a non-biological mother establish her parental rights?

0
Posted

How can a non-biological mother establish her parental rights?

0

“Under California’s current domestic partner law (AB 25), if a child is born into a domestic partnership, the non-biological mom can establish parental rights through the stepparent adoption process, which involves a home study and legal fees. AB 205 significantly expands domestic partner rights and duties. After January 1, 2005, same-sex domestic partners who have a baby conceived by a ‘medically supervised’ sperm donation (i.e., through a sperm bank) will not have to go through an adoption process. Both partners will be legal parents from the time of their child’s birth, and both their names should be able to go on the child’s birth certificate. We currently anticipate that parents will need to complete a simple form asking for a court order confirming that both are legal parents. However, parents may want to continue performing stepparent adoptions in order to best protect the legal status of their families.” What else can we do to protect our family? “The National Center for Lesbia

Related Questions

Thanksgiving questions

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.