Questions and Answers about Terminating a California Registered Domestic Partnership

by Cathy Sakimura, Esq. | Jul 25, 2017 | California

This document, produced by the Secretary of State’s Office, provides detailed information about terminating a California Registered Domestic Partnership. Download PDF

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California’s Simplified Adoption Process: What You Need To Know

by Ming Wong | Mar 10, 2015 | California

A new California law allows couples who were married or registered as domestic partners at the time one of the spouses/partners gave birth to use a streamlined process to protect the non-birth parent’s rights. It only applies when one of the spouses or partners gave birth to the child. If you are using surrogacy to have a child, you will need to follow a different process. This new law is part of the Modern Family Act (AB 2344), which was authored by Senator Tom Ammiano and went into effect on...

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Legislation & Policy

Protecting Parent-Child Relationships

by Maxie Bee | Jan 1, 2012 | California, LGBT parents, Assisted reproduction

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Legislation & Policy

Navigating the System: A Know-Your-Rights Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders in California

by Erik Olvera | Oct 1, 2010 | Aging, Elders, Seniors, State legislation, California, lgbt elders

This pioneering new guide includes comprehensive information about your rights and the services that are available to you as you navigate the system of public and social benefits in California. Download PDF

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Cases & Advocacy

Doe v. Trump and Stockman v. Trump

by Ellen Caminiti | Feb 1, 2010 | Donald Trump, transgender, military, discrimination, Washington, DC, California

NCLR and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) represent the plaintiffs in two major lawsuits challenging President Trump’s directive to reinstate a ban on transgender people serving in the military. The suits, Doe v. Trump and Stockman v. Trump, were filed on behalf of transgender service members with decades of combined military service. In June 2016, after comprehensive review of the issue by military experts and others, the Department of Defense announced that transgender...

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