Gay Parents Rights Attorneys In Virginia 
Licensed in Virginia to practice Family Law

Virginia Gay & Lesbian Parents Rights Lawyers

Society is changing. Just a short time ago, it would have been inconceivable for an openly gay or lesbian parent to be awarded custody - or even substantial visitation rights. That's drastically changing.

In several states, including Alaska, California, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia, the law states a parent's sexual orientation cannot in and of itself prevent that parent from being given custody of or visitation with his or her child.

But what the law states and what happens are sometimes two different things. Lesbian and homosexual male parents may be denied custody or visitation - even if the law expressly forbids any such discrimination.

Judges are human beings, and when considering the best interests of the child, they may be motivated by their own personal outlook or community prejudices. While they may not openly say they are denying custody or visitation because of the parents sexual preferences, they find other reasons to deny them custody or appropriate visitation.

If you are involved in a child custody case and are concerned about any possible bias against you because you are gay or lesbian, make sure you consult a Virginia Divorce lawyer about protecting your rights.