Alan B. Cooper & Associates, PLLC is a proud representative of individuals in the LGBTQ community facing complex, nuanced family law matters. Whether you’re going through a divorce, are looking to adopt a child, or are facing any other family law issue, please don’t hesitate to contact a dedicated LGBTQ family lawyer from our firm today.
LGBTQ Family Lawyer | Helping Members of the LGBTQ Community
Many LGBTQ individuals and couples encounter legal challenges related to their sexual orientation or gender identity, such as marriage, adoption, divorce, custody, or even discrimination. As with any other family law issue, it’s imperative to have a competent Oakland County family lawyer in your corner who can effectively advocate for your best interests. Fortunately, you are in the right place.
LGBTQ Family Law Issues We Handle
Here at Alan B. Cooper & Associates, PLLC, we handle the gamut of LGBTQ family issues on behalf of our clients, including the following:
- Same-sex marriage and divorce: The state of Michigan has recognized same-sex marriage since 2015, but that does not mean that same-sex couples do not face difficulties when they decide to end their relationship. If you’re going through a divorce or are about to, we are prepared to assist you with the various issues divorce often entails, such as property division, alimony, child custody, and child support. Alan B. Cooper & Associates, PLLC is also adept at drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic partnership agreements, and separation agreements on behalf of our LGBTQ clients.
- Adoption and surrogacy: In Michigan, same-sex couples and individuals can adopt children, but there are often various legal hurdles involved. Our legal team can guide you through the adoption process, and help you determine whether you want to adopt a child from foster care, a private agency, or a foreign country. We can also help you with surrogacy arrangements, establishing parental rights, and resolving any disputes that may arise along the way.
- Parentage and parental rights: Michigan does not have a clear law on the recognition of parentage for same-sex couples who use assisted reproductive technology to conceive a child, which can create uncertainty over the legal rights of the non-biological parent. Our firm can help you establish your parentage through a court order or a voluntary acknowledgment of parentage, and protect your parental rights in case of separation, divorce, or death of your partner. We can also help you with issues such as second-parent adoption, co-parenting agreements, guardianship, and visitation.
Contact Alan B. Cooper & Associates, PLLC Today
We believe that everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, and otherwise, deserves to have a family life they can be proud of. If you’re facing an LGBTQ family law issue of any kind, please don’t hesitate to contact Alan B. Cooper & Associates, PLLC so we can get started working on your case.
