Even with the hard-fought right to marriage equality, there are basic things same-sex couples in Texas can and should do to protect their families. For same-sex couples with children, it is still extremely important for the non-birth parent to adopt in order to legally secure the parent-child relationship.
The below links outline legal measures for LGBT families in Texas to protect their families, whether married or not, including wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney, and adoption.
- LGBT Estate Planning (including Wills)
- Adoption (including second-parent adoption)
- Domestic Partnership Agreements
- Name Change