Surrogacy Contracts Now Legally Enforceable in New Jersey
On May 30, 2018, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the New Jersey Gestational Carrier Agreement Act (S-482) into law, bringing a... Read More
Superior Court Case Confirms the Right to Retroactive Common Law Marriage Determination for Pennsylvania Same-Sex Couples: Provides Pathway to Important Rights and Benefits
A recent Pennsylvania Superior Court case confirms that same-sex couples in Pennsylvania have the same right to prove a common law marriage... Read More
When Three (or More) is Not a Crowd: Poly Families & Pennsylvania Law
Polyamory is the practice of being in intimate relationships with more than one partner with the knowledge and consent of all partners. Poly families have... Read More
Pennsylvania Superior Court decision brings new rights to civil union couples
On December 28, 2016, the Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a unanimous opinion in Neyman v. Buckley holding that, “a Vermont civil union should be... Read More
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