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How to Have a Child in a Gay/Lesbian Relationship

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It's happening every day through adoption, foster parenting and traditional childbearing. With great planning and consideration, lesbians and gay men are bringing much-wanted and well-loved children into their lives.

From Quick Guide: Gay and Lesbian Families
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Consider some of the major options to bring a child into your home: adoption, foster parenting and artificial insemination.

  2. Step 2

    See Related eHows for detailed information about these three options.

  3. Step 3

    Explore your network of contacts. These friends can provide invaluable advice and support for your decision.

  4. Step 4

    Entertain all the possibilities. For example, a gay man and lesbian woman parenting a child together is not unusual. Both parents can enjoy their own relationships and still share in their child's growth.

  5. Step 5

    Create a parenthood statement if you choose artificial insemination from a donor who is familiar to you. This legal document acknowledges the mother and father of the child and specifically delineates their responsibilities and inheritances, financial and otherwise.

Tips & Warnings
  • An important fact to consider: 75 to 80 percent of children conceived by donor insemination are boys.
  • Signing a parenthood statement just after the baby is born provides protection for the mother, baby and father, particularly if the father wants visitation rights and a hand in the raising of his child.
  • This information is not intended as a substitute for personalized advice from a knowledgeable lawyer licensed to practice law in your state. For specific, up-to-date advice geared to your specific situation, consult an expert.

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leon212nyc said

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on 11/14/2008 I've started a blog about my 'baby mama' search--

http://www.co-parentsearch.blogspot.com/

Laizang said

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on 5/15/2008 i'm really looking forward to one day raising kids with my lesbian partner Lacey. i cant wait to take em camping and fishing and hiking and teach em to ride a bike...looking fwd to many many experiences as a lesbian-dad. highly doubt we'll be living in Jamaica with this lifestyle!

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on 4/12/2008 who wunsa baby with me ?

directorby said

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on 4/12/2008 hello , lesians goingggggg

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