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Brochure
Informational BrochuresThe following brochures were developed by the Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section Consumer Education Committee in collaboration with the Domestic Relations Division of the Philadelphia Family Court. They are available online and at the Philadelphia Family Court at 34 South 11th Street in Philadelphia.Protection from Abuse in Philadelphia County Child Custody in Philadelphia County Child Support in Philadelphia County Divorce in Philadelphia County Domestic Violence and Welfare Support Requirements (Philadelphia County) Emergency Domestic Violence Site (Philadelphia County) Paternity of Children in Philadelphia County Philadelphia Self-Help No-Fault Divorce Manual
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Lesbian and Gay ParentingThe Women's Law Project strives to provide children of gay and lesbian parents with the same rights as children of heterosexual parents. Toward this end, our efforts include: Representing amicus curiae in support of adoption and custody rights of lesbian parents; Convening the Pennsylvania Council on Second-Parent Adoption, which monitors adoption procedures involving lesbian and gay families. WLP Joins Advocates in Opposing Constitutional Amendment Banning Same-Sex MarriageOn January 24th, the Women's Law Project joined with other members of the Value All Families Coalition to oppose the constitutional amendment on marriage which was introduced on the same day by State Representative Scott Boyd. Same-sex couples are already denied the right to marry in Pennsylvania. This amendment is unnecessary, divisive, and politically motivated.The proposed amendment could take away existing legal protection, under local laws, for committed long-term couples and their children, such as hospital visitation rights, inheritance rights, pension benefits and health insurance coverage among others. See copies of press statements. Also learn more about how this hurts Pennsylvania's families.
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