The bad news is that nonbirthing moms now, more than ever, need to adopt their own children. The good news is that at least some states are making that easier.

Congratulations to LGBTQ+ parents in Colorado, New Hampshire, California, Maryland, and New Jersey for having a less painful legal option for family protection.

Excerpt- “Just in the past few years, our country has progressed by leaps and bounds when it comes to recognizing that families come in all shapes and sizes. That includes the recognition that some kids have more than one mom or dad. The law, however, in many regards has continued to lag behind, resulting in heartbreaking outcomes. This has been especially true for same-sex, female-couple parents.”

Ellen Trachman is the Managing Attorney of Trachman Law Center, LLC, and a regular contributor to the ‘AboveTheLaw’ platform.