Domestic Partnership
Domestic Partnerships Lawyer in Indianapolis, Indiana
Non Traditional Family Law · Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Law
The Law Office of
BARBARA J. BAIRD
I help LGBT couples and individuals protect their assets and relationships.
317-637-2345
Domestic Partnership, Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships and Gay and Lesbian Issues
The rights and challenges of non-traditional families and Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender (GLBT) individuals are at the forefront of American debate. Unfortunately, the rhetoric only adds to the noise and confusion.
This much is clear: Gay and lesbian couples and families do not have the tremendous bank of clearly defined rights and benefits that are automatically granted to traditional families. In fact, according to the U. S. General Accounting Office, there are more than one thousand federal protections, benefits, and responsibilities available only to couples with traditional marriages.
It's a challenging social and political landscape, with little hope for equal rights or even clarity on the horizon. So what can GLBT individuals, partners, and non-traditional families do to protect themselves?
First, recognize that challenges create opportunities. Because rights, responsibilities, and restrictions vary nationwide, LGBT community members and their families can, and should, create specific plans and protections to meet their unique needs.
That's where I can help.
I'll work with you to create a personal and family protection plan that might include:
- Last Will and Testament
- Revocable Living Trust
- Adoptions and Second Parent Adoptions
- Guardianships for Children
- Co-Parenting Agreements
- Durable Financial Power of Attorney
- Medical Power of Attorney/Appointment of Health Care Representative
- Living Will or Advance Medical Directive
- Domestic Partnership or Property Agreement
If you are facing the dissolution of your domestic partnership, there are no clear rules that define your rights and obligations. Many attorneys do not have the experience to address the legal issues involved in domestic partnership dissolutions. At The Law Office of Barbara J. Baird, I offer years of legal experience and knowledge to guide you through these complex issues and difficult time.
If you are planning a family, I can help you secure parental rights through second parent adoption, donor insemination agreements, co-parenting agreements and guardianship.
Whether you're a member of the LGBT community or a member of a non-traditional family, I'll help you understand-and accomplish-what it takes to protect your rights and care for those who matter most: your family, friends and loved ones.
Contact the Indianapolis domestic partnership attorney's office of Barbara J. Baird to schedule a consultation to discuss your legal needs.
