This practical guide shows lesbian and gay couples how to obtain domestic partner benefits, plan for medical emergencies, buy property together, provide for each other at death, and understand the practical and legal aspects of having and raising children through adoption, artificial insemination and foster parenting. Updated to reflect the constant upheaval that is taking place in this area of the law, this new edition includes the latest changes in domestic partner benefits, adult adoptions and state marriage laws. This practical guide shows lesbian and gay couples how to obtain domestic partner benefits, plan for medical emergencies, buy property together, provide for each other at death, and understand the practical and legal aspects of having and raising children. The book includes living together contracts, sample wills, and durable powers of attorney. This book is a must read for family therapists.
Most therapists marginalize the experience of homosexuals in their practice.
This book gives them the opportunity to learn how to treat these clients equitably. Gay men and lesbians that have formed long-term relationships must often deal with professionals in social services who lack training with regard to the special needs of gay and lesbian couples. The latest in the Stonewall Inn series of gift books is a glance at gay romance through the eyes and pens of couples. From current lovers, past lovers, and surviving lovers to long-term lovers, those in new relationships, and nontraditional pairings, Lassell and Schimel take a fresh look at the many varieties and flavors of gay male love.