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Domestic Partnership

California Domestic Partnership Law Attorneys

Divorce in a same-sex or same-gender relationship (domestic partnership) is handled in the same manner as is a traditional marital divorce case. The rights of domestic partners parallel the rights of those in traditional marital families. However, there may be a higher degree of uncertainty regarding the rights of the non-biological parent in a child custody case.

Lawyers at Bryan • Hinshaw in San Francisco, California, are well-familiar with California domestic partnership law with regard to both domestic partnership formation and domestic partnership termination. We possess a unique sensitivity with regard to difficult issues such as below involving children and domestic partnerships. Contact us today for knowledgeable, understanding legal representation.

Rights of non-biological parent

Rights of same-gender, non-biological parent

Adoption of children by domestic partners

In Vitro fertilization by domestic partners

Circumstances that involve one partner moving from a traditional relationship into a same-gender relationship often present complex child custody and child visitation rights issues when the other parent objects to the same-sex lifestyle.

When same-gender couples are considering entering into a domestic partnership agreement, we inform them of their options and legal rights, enabling them to make the right decision for them and their relationship. We can file the necessary paperwork that registers them as domestic partners with the Secretary of State. Although not the same as gay marriage, it does help secure partners' rights. Contact us today.

Bryan • Hinshaw, A Professional Corporation, in San Francisco, CA, is gay-friendly, and serves clients throughout Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Hayward, San Rafael, San Bruno, San Jose, Palo Alto, Modesto, Stockton, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Lafayette, Concord, San Francisco County, Marin County, Santa Rosa County, Napa County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Stanislaus County, and San Joaquin County, California.

Bryan • Hinshaw, A Professional Corporation425 California Street, Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 296-0800
Fax: (415) 296-0812