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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!
Lopez Law Office helped me with my name change. Everyone there is so kind and knowledgeable. They answered all of my questions and eased my anxiety about having to appear in court. 10/10 recommend.
I am not a legal person but Mary has made my whole case easier. Not only did she listen to my concerns my worries about my babies but she understood and saw first hand how the case was going with the other party. All the proof I sent was always…
Vanessa fought for me and never gave up. She will be there for you and make you feel like you are her only client. I hired a terrible attorney when my ex and I initially split. When I wanted a change of visitation, I hired Vanessa, what a difference a…
Atty. López is a great attorney. She really fights for father rights, I can't thank her enough. Highly recommended.
I was referred to Vanessa by a co-worker. She has helped me through so much and always answers my questions promptly. She goes after what is right and doesn't stop until she gets it. Very driven and strong woman. Thank you so much for everything you have done for me!
Vanessa is a very courteous and knowledgeable attorney, she knows how to get the job done, she was well informed about my case and she kept me posted on changes to my case her staff is very well informed and was very pleasant when I called they answer any question…
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