Same-sex couples and their families deserve the same legal recognition, rights, and protections as everyone else.
The LGBTQ+ community has fought for decades for their relationships and their families to be recognized under the law and treated with respect. But these hard-won gains, including the right to marry, are under attack.
Lambda Legal stands up for the rights of LGBTQ+ relationships and families. We’ve stood at the forefront of the fight for the freedom to marry. We’ve defended LGBTQ+ would-be parents who were denied the ability to open their hearts and homes to children—whether they wanted to adopt, foster, or seek fertility treatments. And we’ve ended the criminalization of same-sex relationships.
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Post-Election Questions About Protecting Family Relationships
LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV who contacted Lambda Legal’s Help Desk have expressed fear and uncertainty about the future. Many have asked how to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones. Most of the questions in our FAQ have been about ways same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ parents can protect their family relationships and how people who identify as transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming (TNBGNC) can secure accurate identity documents.
Your family’s rights
Explore our collection of resources to learn more about family protections. Have a specific question that’s not answered below? Visit our Help Desk.
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