Same-sex divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage between two people of the same sex. Same-sex divorce became possible in Pennsylvania after the state legalized same-sex marriage in 2014, following a federal court ruling that struck down the state’s ban on...
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Can Pennsylvania same-sex couples adopt?
If you are a same-sex couple in our state and you want to start or expand your family through adoption, you may have some questions about the process and the legal requirements. There are two main types of adoption for same-sex couples in Pennsylvania: third-party...
Same-sex dissolution and legal issues unique to the relationship
Much like no two relationships are alike, no two divorces are exactly the same either. While the divorce issues present might be similar, the unique factors of the union means that divorce is unique to the couple. With regard to same-sex divorces, these relationships...
Considerations for LGBT+ adoptions in Pennsylvania
Adoption is a wonderful idea. You open your home and family to a new member and give a child a loving home. It is beautiful, but it can be difficult, perhaps particularly for non-traditional families. Are there any special considerations for members of the LGBT+...
Same-sex couples: are property division rules the same?
Every marriage is unique. So too is every divorce. This can be especially true for same-sex couples. Though same-sex couples now enjoy the same right to marry as heterosexual couples, it’s still a fairly recent development in Pennsylvania law. That fact can add...
An LGBT divorce includes reassuring any children who are involved
Deciding to adopt a child as an LGBT couple living in Pennsylvania is a significant responsibility. Immediately, you'll be offering security and trust. Unfortunately, if your relationship deteriorates and you decide to get a divorce, it will likely impact your adopted...
SCOTUS allows an adoption agency to refuse same-sex couples
Catholic Social Services, a Catholic adoption agency in Pennsylvania, found itself under fire after discriminating against LGBTQ individuals by refusing to let them adopt children. In response, the city of Philadelphia argued that, since this adoption agency violated...
Same-sex couples may have more reasons for a prenup
Getting married is an exciting time in your life. For same-sex couples, who received the right to marry through a 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision, getting married is seen as a victory: They now receive the same rights as other couples entering into marriage. Yet,...
FAQ’s about LGBTQ family law in Pennsylvania
In our constantly changing legal landscape, LGBTQ law has made significant strides over the last few years. The state of Pennsylvania began to legally recognize same-sex marriage on May 20, 2014, thereby giving same-sex couples the same rights as any other couple....
Gaining consent in a stepparent adoption
Not all families look alike, and they most certainly do not always start out the same. Some parents are unwed, others may be single parents, some may be in a traditional family where married parents birth their own children and, in some cases, children are adopted....