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Boone County Indiana LGBTQ+ Family Law
Boone County Family Law Firm Understands LGBTQ+ Legal Issues
Indiana Family Law Attorney Represents Same-Sex Families
The laws governing lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) families in Indiana are continually changing and developing. Boone County Attorney Vanessa López Aguilera has the knowledge, skill, and experience to help guide same-sex couples through the ever-evolving legal rules that affect them. Our firm is committed to serving all populations, and focuses on the unique family law needs of the Indiana LGBTQ+ community.
Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Couples
LGBTQ+ couples in Indiana face some legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ+ families, including statutory recognition of marriage, and domestic partnerships. By statute, Indiana only recognizes marriages between a man and a woman and denies this recognition to same-sex unions. There is also no recognition of domestic partnerships at the state level in Indiana. On June 25, 2014, a U.S. District Court judge declared same-sex marriage legal in Indiana, but a higher court put a stay on the ruling.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against any individual wit with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of sex, race, religion, or nationality, and Indiana law offers further protection against discrimination, and same-sex activity is legal in the state.
Adoption Rights
Under Indiana law, single LGBTQ+ persons are permitted to adopt, and in 2006 the state Court of Appeals ruled that unmarried couples, including same-sex couples, may adopt as well, and some local courts have supported the right of a same-sex partner to adopt his or her same-sex partner’s biological or adopted child.
If you have questions and concerns about LGBTQ+ family law, Vanessa López Aguilera provides competent representation to LGBTQ+ families in Boone County, Indiana. Contact her online or call (317) 634-9484 to schedule an initial consultation.
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What Our Clients Said!
I cannot recommend Lopez Law Office highly enough. I came to them during an incredibly difficult and stressful time in my life, and from beginning to end, I felt heard, supported, and genuinely cared for. Alexandra Roberts represented me throughout my divorce and custody case, and I truly could not…
Emily
I cannot say enough good things about Alex Roberts, Kacie, and the entire team at López Law Office. For over a year, they stood beside our family through one of the most stressful and emotional experiences of our lives. From the very beginning, Alex was an incredible advocate. They were…
Cassie
I would 100% recommend Vanessa and her team to anyone looking for representation. Vanessa and her team were always very quick to reply and very efficient in moving the process forward. Having never been divorced, I had so many questions for Vanessa, and she always took the time to explain…
Ian
Alexandra and the entire team were fantastic. They helped me greatly through a very difficult time.
David
The best family attorney by far—and not just because she handled my case. She came highly recommended to me, and she exceeded every expectation. Her staff is amazing, and she has built an outstanding team of professionals who truly care about their clients. She is hardworking, effective, knowledgeable, trustworthy, compassionate,…
yessi
There are some seasons in life that feel almost impossible to walk through, and divorce was one of those seasons for me. While there was no way to make the situation itself easy, the team at López Law Office made the legal process feel as smooth, organized, and supportive as…
Joanna
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