Louisiana Lesbian Couples Fight for Parental Rights in Landmark Case

Host Jaimie sits down with Megan, Taylor, and Jessica, three married lesbian non-bio moms fighting for legal recognition of their parental rights in Louisiana. They discuss the challenges they're facing in the legal system, the archaic "presumption of paternity" civil code 185 being used against them, and the impact it has on their families. The guests share their personal experiences and the uncertainty they face as non-biological parents. They also highlight the importance of second-parent adoption and the need for better legislation to protect LGBTQ+ families.This is an essential listen for anyone in the LGBTQIA community considering family life, as well as for allies seeking understanding and connection. Stay tuned for more enlightening content from the Queer Family podcast that celebrates, uplifts, and normalizes diverse family narratives.🏳️‍🌈Thanks to ⁠Pregnant Together⁠, My Donor Story, ⁠⁠⁠Our Shelves⁠⁠⁠ (code QUEERFAM) and our ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ supporters.🏳️‍🌈Interested in advertising? Check out our packages ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠🏳️‍🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️‍🌈 The judge in their cases used civil code 185 which does not recognize same-sex marriages and denies them the right to second-parent adoption.The cases are on hold, leaving the families in a state of limbo and uncertainty.The judge's decision is not binding in other courts, which means their rights could be challenged in the future.LGBTQ+ families in Louisiana face unique challenges due to the lack of clear and concise language in the state's laws.🏳️‍🌈Quotes:🏳️‍🌈We're never going to be able to get rid of all the bigots of the world, but we can change the system if we are a part of the system." - Taylor"Louisiana just repeatedly keeps telling me, well, you're not mother enough." Meghan“We have to sign on the father line on the birth certificate, just to add to it, add a kick in the gut.” - Jessica🏳️‍🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈Megan, Taylor and Jessica are residents of Louisiana and members of the LGBTQ+ community. They are advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. Meghan founded NELA Pride, an organization that aims to improve and enrich the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in Northeast Louisiana.🏳️‍🌈Resources mentioned in the episode: NELA Pride - Northeast Louisiana Pride: Website🏳️‍🌈If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review and support The Queer Family Podcast on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠for as low as $2/month!🏳️‍🌈We want to hear from you! Call us: 646-470-1840 ⁠⁠⁠thequeerfamilypodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠FB⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠: @thequeerfamilypodcast🏳️‍🌈Watch Video Episodes right now on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠🏳️‍🌈Order the #ITOCT book based on this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠IndieBound⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Audible⁠⁠⁠.🏳️‍🌈Edited by Jerson Barajas. Theme song: ⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Topol⁠⁠⁠\ Logo art: Daneen Stevenato.🏳️‍🌈Buy our merch ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠🏳️‍🌈For a full transcript of this episode and more info about the host visit our ⁠⁠⁠websiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy