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    Confirmatory Adoption | Rhode Island

    Confirmatory Adoption in Rhode Island: How-To Guide R.I. Gen. L. § 15-7-27 (2023) establishes a streamlined process for…

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    Confirmatory Adoption | New Hampshire

    Confirmatory Adoption in New Hampshire: How-To Guide New Hampshire’s legislature updated its adoption laws in 2020 and created…

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    Confirmatory Adoption | Maine

    A new streamlined process for Maine parents to confirm parental rights by getting a decree of adoption.

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  • FAQ: Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage (VAP)

    Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage forms (VAPs) are an important tool for protecting children by securing their legal parentage as soon after birth as possible.

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    LGBTQ Paths to Parentage Security

    LGBTQ Paths to Parentage Security Download a PDF version of this page Skip to: What is Parentage? Parentage…

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    Identity Document Updates for Transgender People

    Identity Document Updates for Transgender People: Current Considerations  As of July 17, 2025  Background and Context  The practical…

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    Transgender Health Care Questions

    Transgender Health Care Questions As of November 18, 2024  “I’m a transgender adult concerned about potential restrictions on…

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    Digital Safety Guide

    GLAD Law Digital Safety Guide At GLAD Law we know that staying safe online is important, especially for…

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    Gender X Marker | Massachusetts

    In July 2024, the MA legislature amended state laws to streamline the process for updating gender on a…

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