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This does not only affect gay and Lesbians. This affects us all whether we are step parents, garandparents, gardians or just acting as long term supporting dedicated parents.
One would always wish to respect the biological bond with any parent. However one must ask themselves, does the best intrest of the child outweigh genetics. Many would say strong and loud,YES!
It takes a life commitment to be a loving and supportive
de facto parent. The laws should be changed to better define this crucial point for our childrens sake!
Strong Supporter!
DOD - Dad on Duty! (WA State)
I'm a biological parent in Virginia. My ex-partner and I did everything we could do legally in Va. to bond us as we planned for child birth. We even changed our last names to we could be a family. We were together almost nine years. We have a forunate situation because we base decisions on the childs needs. I'm lucky (even in Va) but so glad I don't live in Maryland. There are many cases that grant a de facto parent that simply protects the other party and not the child. Imagine if you were the bio-parent and the other party did not have documents, wills, power of attorney, name changes, etc to prove intent. You the bio-parent ended the relationship because the other party had out of control drug and gambling issues, was not financially responsible and showed no interest in your child. That other party can be granted a de facto parent status and has to meet very little criteria. Now the person you didn't want around your child has rights to go in the opposite direction as you on all parenting issues. Having a relationship with the child is one thing but being granted a parental status is not in the best interest of the child unless they can prove legal intent.