Pennsylvania Appellate Court rules Family Courts may now hear civil union dissolution cases through same process as divorces
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- December 28, 2016 Philadelphia, PA- For the first time, a Pennsylvania appellate court has recognized civil unions. An appeal... Read More
Texas Court rules that sperm donor is entitled to parental rights and responsibilities
An appellate court in Texas recently found a known sperm donor to be the legal father of the child conceived and awarded... Read More
Dad or Donor? Common myths about using known sperm donors in Pennsylvania
You want to make a baby, and your best friend has offered to be your sperm donor. This is an exciting time,... Read More
Jerner Law Group, P.C. offers pro bono and reduced fee services for gender marker changes to U.S. Passports
Following the election, many people have expressed concerns about potential policy changes that may negatively impact the LGBTQ community. As explained in... Read More
After the Election: Things Trans People Should Know Now
Rules and policies that may change (and not for the better): Rules governing corrections to gender markers on U.S. passports The... Read More
After the Election: Things LGBTQ Families Should Know Now
No one can take away your marriage. If you are married, no President can “undo” that legal status. There is no realistic... Read More
Jerner Law Group, P.C. Attorneys Contribute to New Book Addressing LGBT Law in Pennsylvania
PBI Press has released the third edition of “Representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Clients in Pennsylvania.” This important legal resource was... Read More
PA Department of Health Issues Long-Awaited Guidance to Hospitals on Birth Certificates for Same-sex Couples after Marriage Equality
June 2, 2016- This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health issued guidance to all Pennsylvania hospitals advising that for same-sex female couples... Read More
Bathroom Bigotry: North Carolina’s Discriminatory Law Targets Transgender Citizens
Two weeks ago, transgender individuals living in North Carolina woke up to find that critical non-discrimination protections in their towns and cities... Read More
Misconceptions About Marriage and Parentage in Assisted Reproduction
Am I a parent? If you and your spouse are using assisted reproduction to conceive and only one of you has a... Read More