State law allows gay couples to serve as foster or adoptive parents.
He had his mind made up when he saw two men's name on the petition. The judge declined comment because the case is continuing. It did not specify a reason. A court transcript of the April 9 hearing on whether to confirm the men's guardianship shows the judge raised the issue of whether the men were gay. Salinas denied under oath that there was any physical or romantic relationship between him and Dowdle.