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LGBTQ Couples Fight for Reproductive Healthcare Benefits

As a growing number of same-sex couples turn to assisted reproductive technology (ART) to create their families, many are disheartened to find disparities in reproductive healthcare benefits provided by employers and insurers compared to their heterosexual counterparts. In many cases, LGBTQ couples are being denied fertility benefits, because they don’t fit into an antiquated mold of traditional male and female gender roles.

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February 6, 2024

Egg donation news / Infertility / Racial Disparities in ART / Sperm Donation Information

Why Is There a Shortage of Black Egg Donors and Black Sperm Donors?

All too often, Black women who seek treatment for infertility and Black intended parents who seek to create families via assisted reproductive technology (ART) encounter an unexpected barrier to access:…

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March 12, 2021

Assisted Reproductive Technology / LGBT News / LGBT Parents Information / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents

Family Building with ART Is Hot Topic at Taiwan LGBT Pride 2019

To all my friends and colleagues in Taiwan, Happy Pride 2019! I will be there soon to celebrate with you and to participate, along with the organization Taiwan LGBT Family…

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October 18, 2019

American Bar Association / Foreign Surrogacy / Gay Fathers / International Surrogacy / LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents

Children Born Abroad Via Surrogacy Denied U.S. Citizenship

The conflict and division surrounding immigration in the United States have spread beyond border crossings and asylum claims. Based on a narrow interpretation of existing law, U.S. authorities have not…

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August 2, 2019

American Bar Association / LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Rich Vaughn Article / Same Sex Parents

American Bar Calls Out Discrimination Against LGBTQ Parents

Many LGBT intended parents and their families rejoiced in 2015, when the U.S. Supreme Court, in Obergefell v. Hodges, legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states. Finally, LGBT married couples…

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April 19, 2019

Assisted Reproductive Technology / Gay Fathers / LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Same Sex Parents / Surrogacy Latest News

Judge Rules Twins’ Citizenship Not Contingent on Genetics

Amid so many gravely concerning headlines about immigration recently, at least one immigration story had a happy ending last week: A federal judge overturned the government’s earlier decision to deny…

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February 27, 2019

Assisted Reproductive Technology / LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Rich Vaughn Article / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents

Family Equality Council: Gayby Boom Just Getting Started

Following the historic 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, activists and social scientists speculated that more LGBT people would opt to become…

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February 11, 2019

Assisted Reproductive Technology / Fertility Law / IFLG / Intended Parents / LGBT News / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents

2nd-Parent Adoption Remains Best Protection for LGBT Parents

Huffington Post recently published an article by guest writer Lora Liegel about her experience as a legally married lesbian mom compelled to undergo “second-parent” adoption of her son, Finn, in…

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September 2, 2018

Assisted Reproductive Technology / Gay Fathers / IFLG / Intended Parents / LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Parentage Orders / Reproductive Laws / Rich Vaughn Article / Same Sex Parents / Surrogacy Latest News

Washington Legalizes Compensated Surrogacy

­­Congratulations to Washington State, which just became the first state to enact UPA 2017, the updated Uniform Parentage Act for use by U.S. states as uniform legislation for parentage laws,…

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March 6, 2018

Assisted Reproductive Technology / In Vitro Fertilization / LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Parentage Orders / Reproductive Laws / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents

2nd Parent Adoption Still Gold Standard to Secure LGBT Parental Rights

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states, many LGBT parents and intended parents felt a weight lift from their shoulders: Now, surely,…

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November 17, 2017

Assisted Reproductive Technology / Foreign Surrogacy / Gay Fathers / IFLG / Intended Parents / International Surrogacy / LGBT News / Parentage Orders / Reproductive Laws / Rich Vaughn Article / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents / Surrogacy Latest News

Asia Trip Reminds of Continued Relevance of LGBT Pride Month

As an attorney with a busy practice, a husband and a father of two boys, my days usually fly by juggling responsibilities and deadlines, and there isn’t much time for…

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June 20, 2017

Assisted Reproductive Technology / Fertility Law / Fertility Treatment / Gay Fathers / LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Parentage Orders / Reproductive Laws / Rich Vaughn Article / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents

Sharing Promise of ART with LGBT China

I have the great honor of traveling next week to China and Japan to talk to members of the LGBT communities there about assisted reproductive technology and the legal considerations…

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June 9, 2017

Adoption / Assisted Reproductive Technology / Family Law / Fertility Law / Fertility Treatment / IFLG / In Vitro Fertilization / Intended Parents / LGBT News / Parentage Orders / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents

Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Barrier for Married Lesbian Parents

The wheels of progress turn slowly, and in some parts of the world, leaders stand on the brakes, bring it to a screeching halt, then do their best to roll…

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February 17, 2017

Assisted Reproductive Technology / Family Law / Intended Parents / LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Parentage Orders / Rich Vaughn Article / Same Sex Marriage

Even If Kim Davis Issues Marriage License, LGBT Intended Parents Need Court Order Granting Parental Rights

Since the June U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states, some LGBT intended parents who want to create families via surrogacy, egg donation or other forms…

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September 10, 2015

Adoption / Intended Parents / Marriage Equality / Rich Vaughn Article / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents

Legal Recognition of Ohio Same-Sex Parents on Hold

U.S. district court broke down another barrier to same-sex marriage in a crucial ruling for same-sex parents in Ohio who have out-of-state adoption degrees.

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April 23, 2014

LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Rich Vaughn Article / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents

U.S. Courts Set Stage for SCOTUS Command Performance on Same-Sex Marriage

The U.S. Supreme Court's June 2013 decision in United States v. Windsor set the stage for the issue’s repeat appearance in front of the high court.

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March 7, 2014

LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Rich Vaughn Article / Same Sex Marriage

Same-Sex Couples File Suit for Marriage Equality in Florida

Six couples and Equality Florida Institute filed suit asking a Florida state court to overturn Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage on the grounds that it violates their rights under the U.S. Constitution.

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January 22, 2014

LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Rich Vaughn Article / Same Sex Marriage

Oklahoma Same-Sex Marriage Awaits 10th District Ruling

Another domino fell last week as another federal judge struck down a same-sex marriage ban in another conservative state—the second such occurrence in less than 30 days.

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January 20, 2014

LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents

Utah Same-Sex Couples, Families Left in “Legal Limbo”

Utah same-sex couples and their families continue on a roller-coaster ride of ups and downs following a Dec. 20 ruling by U.S. District Judge Robert J. Shelby overturning Utah’s ban on same-sex marriages.

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January 14, 2014

LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Same Sex Marriage

SCOTUS Puts Hold On Utah Same-Sex Marriage

Many gay and lesbian couples in Utah have put their plans to marry on hold for now, as the U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 6 put a hold on U.S. District Judge Robert J. Shelby’s Dec. 20 ruling striking down Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage.

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January 9, 2014

LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Rich Vaughn Article / Same Sex Marriage

Utah Ruling May Rush SCOTUS Gay Marriage Decision

Defenders of Utah’s gay marriage ban seem likely to force the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in again on same-sex marriage, sooner rather than later.

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December 30, 2013

Family Law / IFLG / Marriage Equality / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents

Utah Same-Sex Marriage May Improve Status of Non-Traditional Families

The people of Utah are divided between celebration and outrage in response to a federal court ruling Friday, Dec. 20, knocking down Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage on constitutional grounds.

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December 23, 2013

LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Same Sex Marriage

State That Launched Movement Passes Same-Sex Marriage

The Hawaiian state Senate on Nov. 12 passed SB1 on a 19-4 vote during a special session called by Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who signed the bill into law yesterday. The Hawaiian House approved the measure 30-19 on Nov. 8 after adding several amendments aimed at quelling religious objections.

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November 15, 2013

LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Rich Vaughn Article / Uncategorized

Illinois 15th State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Illinois has become the 15th state to legalize same-sex marriage. Although Governor Pat Quinn has yet to sign the bill into law, he urged state legislators to pass it and has promised to sign.

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November 7, 2013

Fertility Law / Fertility Services / IFLG / Intended Parents / LGBT News / Same Sex Parents

New California Law Gives LGBT Couples Equal Access to Infertility Insurance

A California bill recently signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown, AB 460, clarifies language and clears up confusion around whether gay and lesbian intended parents are entitled to insurance coverage for infertility treatment.

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October 28, 2013

LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Same Sex Marriage

New Jersey Couples Flock to Marry, As Governor Withdraws Appeal

Scores of gay and lesbian couples lined up at county courthouses throughout the state to apply for marriage licenses or to be married.

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October 22, 2013

IFLG / LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Same Sex Marriage

SCOTUS Issues 2 Historic Rulings for LGBT Equality

The U.S. Supreme Court released decisions on DOMA and Prop 8 that will have a profound impact for many of our clients and on the lives of LGBT people

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June 26, 2013

Fertility Law / Gay Fathers / IFLG / Intended Parents / LGBT News / Same Sex Parents / Surrogacy Latest News

New Nevada Law Offers Clarity, Security for Intended Parents and Gestational Carriers

A new gestational surrogacy law, AB 421, authored by Kim Surratt of Surratt Law Practice, PC, and an Of Counsel attorney to IFLG, was signed by the Governor of Nevada

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June 3, 2013

Assisted Reproductive Technology / LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Parentage Orders / Sperm Donation Information

Iowa Supreme Court Ruling A Mixed Blessing for LGBT Parentage Law

The Gartner family of Iowa received wonderful news on May 3rd when they were notified that the Iowa Supreme Court agreed with them that the Department of Health must include the nonbiological mother of the couple’s daughter on the birth certificate.

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May 23, 2013

Domestic Partnership / LGBT News / Marriage Equality / Same Sex Marriage

10th, 11th, 12th States Legalize Gay & Lesbian Marriage

Same-sex marriage legislation passed in two more U.S. states recently

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May 15, 2013

Marriage Equality / Same Sex Marriage

Uruguay Becomes 3rd Nation in Americas to Legalize Gay Marriage

Uruguay became the second Latin American nation, following Argentina, to legalize same-sex marriage

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April 15, 2013

Adoption / LGBT News / Same Sex Marriage

France Embraces Gay Marriage

France became the second nation in one month to take the first steps toward marriage equality. The “Marriage for All” bill spearheaded by President François Hollande’s Socialist party also grants the same right to all married couples to adopt children.

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March 8, 2013

LGBT News / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents

Kansas Supreme Court Ruling Puts Children’s Rights First

Kansas Supreme Court ruled in Frazier v. Goudschaal that the two children born via sperm donation to a lesbian couple are the children of both women.

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February 26, 2013

LGBT News / Rich Vaughn Article / Same Sex Marriage / Same Sex Parents / Uncategorized

DOMA Likely to Get Supreme Court Hearing This Session

The U.S. Supreme Court returned from its summer break to face the largest number of LGBT equality cases it has ever faced in a single term. Three critical cases have the potential to make significant changes in how the government embraces the LGBT community.

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October 8, 2012

Assisted Reproductive Technology / IFLG / In Vitro Fertilization / LGBT News / Rich Vaughn Article

Controversial Costa Rica lawmaker appointed, sparks demonstrations

Demonstrators advocated a wide variety of issues including LGBT rights, legalizing in vitro fertilization and migrant-worker benefits.

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July 5, 2012

LGBT News / Same Sex Marriage

Same Sex Marriage Legalized in Washington, D.C.

Bill saying that the District would provide a road map for gay rights activists in other jurisdictions, including possibly Maryland.

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March 4, 2010

LGBT News / Marriage Equality

Obama administration says marriage law unfair

The Obama administration filed court papers Monday claiming a federal marriage law discriminates against gays, even as government lawyers continue to defend the law.

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August 17, 2009