Some states treat gay or straight lifestyles in the same light.
In other words, being homosexual does not automatically deny you child custody. If the gay parent measures best, then proper custody could be awarded. Other states see it differently. If you are caught in a custody battle, expert witnesses psychiatrists, psychologists may be a source of help in the courtroom. Often, this means home evaluations and psychological evaluations about the fitness of a parent, the stability of the home environment, and the child s emotional ties to each.