We do not recommend it. Please discuss this with us if you think you are interested. In some cases the children were born while one of the two was married to a person of the opposite sex. Custody of a child by a gay or lesbian parent is no longer unusual in California. Except in the more rural counties, Judges are not hesitant to place a child with such a parent if other factors would indicate such a custody arrangement.
Children are also increasingly the products of assisted medical methods.
Most obvious is inheritance through a Will or Living Trust. But you should also consider making provision in your Wills for instructions regarding guardianship and custody preferences. The Court is not bound to follow the instructions but may consider them if the need arises. It is important to remember that the non-blood related partner in a relationship will have no legal rights to the child except in unusual circumstances. We strongly urge you to seek legal counsel regarding children.