Elisa B. v. Superior Court

Elisa and Emily had twins together while they were in a committed relationship. One of the twins has Down Syndrome and requires round-the-clock medical care. After Elisa and Emily separated, Elisa, the non-biological mother, stopped visiting the twins or providing any financial support. In August 2005, the California Supreme Court held that Elisa is a legal parent and must pay child support. The Court ruled that when a same-sex couple has a child through assisted reproduction, both partners are legal parents, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, or marital status. NCLR represented Emily before the California Supreme Court.

The two related cases are Kristine H. v. Lisa R. and K.M. v. E.G. NCLR filed amicus briefs, along with Lambda Legal and other groups, in the Kristine H. and K.M. cases.