MONTGOMERY, Alabama (AP) — A lesbian mother is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in after Alabama judges refused to recognize her adoption granted in another state.
The woman, known in court filings by her initials V.L, petitioned the high court Monday for review.
A Georgia court in 2007 approved her adoption of the three children her partner gave birth to during their relationship.
This year, the Alabama Supreme Court struck down her visitation rights and ruled the adoption invalid, saying the Georgia court was wrong under state law to grant it.
Cathy Sakimura, of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, called the court’s action dangerous and said it shows the continued legal challenges for gay and lesbian parents.
She said the woman raised the children, ages 10 to 12, since their births.
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How can an Alabama State court overrule a Georgia State court? Inquiring minds want to know.
Maybe their law books pre-date 1865.
You don’t go ripping kids away from decade-long parenting relationships without a pretty fucking good reason. And no, “cuz teh gayz are icky and angry sky-daddy don’t like 'em” does not even come close to cutting it.
IN all fairness it’s Alabama. The Jesus law books come out and political demagogue starts. I am sure the Judge is back by his church.