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‘Who’s Your Mama?’ Gets More Complicated…

March 4, 2023 By Joy Rosenthal

This week I want to talk about 2 terrible recent decisions involving lesbian moms – and some information about how lesbian families can and should protect themselves. The first was a case in Oklahoma – Kris and Rebekah decided to have a baby together.  They searched for a known donor and found Harlan, who lived in Texas.  Rebekah (who was to be the birth mom) and Harlan signed a donor agreement and he provided the sperm.  The 2 women got … read more »

Filed Under: Adoption, Children, LGBT Tagged With: Legal Custody, LGBT, parenting, Parenting Through Divorce, Physical Custody

Breaking the News to the Kids

February 26, 2019 By Joy Rosenthal

How to tell your kids you are getting divorced

My clients, Luis and Rosa, have the daunting task of telling their four-year-old son about their upcoming separation and divorce. They have asked me for some suggestions about how to tell him. Here are some pointers I’ve gleaned over the years that might be useful for Luis and Rosa — and for you if you ever find yourself in that position. Tips for Parents Talking to Kids About Divorce or Separation Create a safe atmosphere. Call a meeting at home, in … read more »

Filed Under: Divorce, Families Tagged With: Divorce Advice, Parenting Through Divorce

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