"Gay and Lesbian Rights, 2E: A Guide for GLBT Singles, Couples and Families" (Gay and Lesbian Rights)

"This clearly written, comprehensive, accessible guide belongs in the library of all gays and lesbians who are thinking of partnering or who are already partnered.... Learn about domestic arguments, managing joint income and protecting yourself and your significant other financially...buy and read this book." -Martin Kantor, MD, author of My Guy and Together Forever Legal rights for the GLBT community are expanding every year. Cities and states all over the country are passing new legislation that makes it easier than ever before to protect yourself and your relationships. Gay & Lesbian Rights details how you can take advantage of the latest legal advances. - A brand-new section answers all your questions about the eight states that legally recognize same-sex partnerships. - A convenient appendix features useful resources such as websites, organizations and hotlines for information and support-including support for GLBT teens. - Tip boxes highlight how to find the information you need to live your life the way you want. Gay & Lesbian Rights explains how to stand up for your rights, use the law to your advantage and get the results you need-even in not-so-GLBT-friendly environments. Use Gay & Lesbian Rights to learn how to: - formalize your relationship through a civil union or marriage - register a domestic partnership - defend yourself against discrimination - encourage equality in the workplace - combine finances and households - obtain health insurance for your family - adopt or conceive a child - ensure a safe school environment for your children - provide for your family with estate planning tools - end a domestic partnership - make a difference in your community “This clearly written, comprehensive, accessible guide belongs in the library of all gays and lesbians who are thinking of partnering or who are already partnered.... Learn about domestic agreements, managing joint income and protecting yourself and your significant other financially...buy and read this book.” —Martin Kantor, M.D., author of My Guy: A Gay Man’s Guide to a Lasting Relationship*What can you do if you are denied a home mortgage because of your sexual preference?*What are the pros and cons to assigning a power of attorney to your partner?*Can you qualify for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if you are caring for a partner who has AIDS?*Will a written, domestic partnership agreement ensure legal rights for you and your partner?Gay & Lesbian Rights contains detailed information on these questions and other issues, as well as legal guidelines for possible action. *Rainbow tip boxes highlight pending legislation, online resources, and identify your rights in a given area of the law.*Extensive appendices provide state-specific references including Vermont’s Civil Union Statute and California’s Domestic Partnership Law. They also provide resources including websites and listings of organizations, agencies and associations for information and support.*In addition, included is an appendix of sample forms.Gay & Lesbian Rights explains how to stand up for your rights, use the law to your advantage and get the results you need under laws that are not always GLBT friendly.If you are gay, lesbian, bi or TG, this guide will help you learn:• what rights you have against discrimination• how to create a domestic partnership • how to get health benefits for your partner • how you can adopt or use reproductive technology• what protection there is under hate crime laws • how to combine finances with a partner• how being GLBT can affect your divorce or custody case• how to end a domestic partnership Gay in the U.S.A Protection from discrimination Home sweet home Dealing with finances Health and medical issues Benefits, insurance, and legal protections Domestic partnerships Marriage and civil unions Name and gender changes Estate planning Becoming a parent GLBT parenting GLBT teens Ending a domestic partnership GLBT rights in a traditional marriage.