Parentage is a more complex issue in the LGBTQ community. If a couple adopts, parentage is legally recognized. If, however, one individual is the biological mother or father of a child, the parental status of the second individual in a divorce or break up can come into question.
Unless a married couple has a parenting agreement in place or both names listed on the birth certificate, the courts may reserve the right to pass judgment on the legal recognition of parentage. There are steps you can take to protect your rights as a non-biological parent in same sex relationship, however. For more information about your specific situation, reach out to the team of Sacramento, CA paternity lawyers at Boyd Law.