Family law and policy
Everyone should be able to create and expand a family in whatever way is best for them. But, across the country, families face obstacles to accessing the freedoms and protections necessary to not only form but secure and support their families.
That’s why Family Equality works with local and national partners to update and improve parentage laws, protect marriage equality, champion access to reproductive freedom — including access to fertility care and assisted reproduction— and advocate for improvement to paid leave policies.
Protecting your family after the overturn of Roe v Wade
Since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in the summer of 2022, we’ve witnessed a wave of organized threats to reproductive freedom, including access to fertility care and assisted reproduction. Get a better understanding of the impact of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling with Family Equality and our partners.
Securing parentage by state
As the world of LGBTQ+ family-building evolves, state laws struggle to keep up. That’s why it’s so important for LGBTQ+ families to protect themselves by establishing or securing parentage for non-biological and/or non-gestational parents. Depending on where you live and your family circumstances, there are a few ways you can secure legal parentage.
Your story is a powerful tool for change!
When our policy team works with legislators at every level of the government, we rely on stories from people like you to help illustrate the importance of reproductive freedom and legal protection. Fill out our simple form to share your family formation story and become a pivotal voice in the movement for equality!
