Tag Archives: Adoption

House panel OKs bill discouraging adoption by gays, unmarrieds

Posted on February 4, 2005 by David

The Virginian-Pilot February 4, 2005 By Bill Sizemore RICHMOND – A measure aimed at keeping homosexuals and unmarried couples from adopting children gained the approval of a House committee Thursday. As originally introduced by Del. Richard H. Black, R-Loudoun, HB2921 … Continue reading →

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Bill would ban homosexuals from adopting

Posted on January 26, 2005 by David

The Potomac News January 26, 2005 By Sari Krieger Homosexual Virginians can’t marry or enter into marriage-type contracts with each other. Soon, they may not be able to adopt children, either. Western Prince William Delegate Robert G. Marshall, R-13th District, … Continue reading →

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Proposal would ban gays from adopting children

Posted on January 25, 2005 by David

The Washington Times January 25, 2005 By Christina Bellantoni RICHMOND – Lawmakers will consider a bill that would forbid homosexuals from adopting children. Delegate Richard H. Black has proposed a bill that would add new criteria for adoption reports filed … Continue reading →

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Rulings conflict regarding parentage of girl with two mothers

Posted on December 28, 2004 by David

States’ rulings conflict regarding parentage of girl with two mothers Loudoun Times-Mirror December 28, 2004 By Karen Chaffraix The child custody case of two former Loudoun County women who formed and then dissolved a civil union in Vermont has advanced … Continue reading →

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Civil-union dissolution dispute to be appealed

Posted on December 9, 2004 by David

Custody case involves courts in Virginia, Vermont Augusta Free Press December 9, 2004 By Chris Graham A custody case involving a Virginia couple linked under Vermont’s civil-union law and their 2-year-old daughter will soon be back in court. Lambda Legal, … Continue reading →

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‘Ex-lesbian’ defies Vermont court order

Posted on September 17, 2004 by David

Judges in two states weigh in on custody battle The Washington Blade September 17, 2004 By Adrian Brune Despite a Vermont court’s ruling finding her in contempt, Lisa Miller-Jenkins, a ‘former lesbian’ enmeshed in a contentious, interstate custody battle, again … Continue reading →

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Va. won’t relent on lesbian custody

Posted on August 27, 2004 by David

Judge cites Marriage Affirmation Act in ruling The Washington Blade August 27, 2004 By Bryan Anderton WINCHESTER, Va. – A Virginia judge ruled this week that the state will keep jurisdiction in a custody case involving two separated lesbian mothers … Continue reading →

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