A “must have” guide for practitioners who represent LGBT clients
The prospect of representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) clients can unsettle even the most seasoned practitioner. After all, the relationship of the law to this community is in constant flux. This book will guide you through the complex and often unclear legal issues most commonly encountered by LGBT clients in various practice areas.
Get the latest updates on LGBT laws
Updates on legal recognition of same-sex relationships in U.S. jurisdictions
Delaware’s Civil Union and Equality Act and its relation to Pennsylvania residents
Challenges to federal and state Defense of Marriage Acts
PA case law updates regarding domestic relations, employment issues, and criminal representation
Legal issues with known donors for assisted reproductive technology
Second-parent adoption in PA after the Post Adoption Contact Agreement amendments
Custody and support issues
Insurance issues for transsexual individuals
Employment and constitutional claims on behalf of LGBT workers
Immigration issues for transgendered/transsexual clients
Updates to use of trusts in estate planning
Digital media, “sexting,” and invasion of privacy issues
Institutional sexual assault; sex offenses and offenses against minors
Pennsylvania’s sex offender registration law
Police misconduct and the LGBT community/clients
Impact of a criminal record on non-citizen LGBT clients
Contents
Introduction—LGBT Law in Pennsylvania
Legal Recognition of a Civil Union in Pennsylvania
Domestic Issues
Assisted Reproductive Technology in Pennsylvania
Transgendered Clients
LGBT Employees
Employment Benefits
Taxes for Same-Sex Couples
Estate Planning and Administration Issues
Leasing or Buying Real Property
Representing LGBT Clients in Criminal Cases
Organizations and Resources
Plus ...table of cases and subject index
Number of Pages: 368
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