Online Resources

» Human Rights Campaign Foundation
This resource on same-sex marriage/relationship recognition includes state-by-state information, latest news, national information, and more resources.
» Same-Sex Marriage: Developments in the Law
The Nolo website offers both an overview of same-sex marriage developments in the law and a list of links to related articles.
» The Argument for Same-Sex Relationships
Pace Law School's library website provides an updated online resource for same-sex marriage litigation and news.
» Same-Sex "Marriage" in Canada: A Guide for American Legislators
From the Heritage Foundation Policy Research & Analysis.
» How Same-Sex Marriage Became Legal in Massachusetts
FindLaw Legal News and Commentary.
» The National Center for State Courts Same-Sex Resource Guide

» Frequently Asked Questions about Adoption by Gay and Lesbian Parents
Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
» Legal status of U.S. gay-lesbian adoptions
Religioustolerance.org offers an overview of the legal status of gay-lesbian adoption in both the United States and other countries.
» Protecting Families: Standards for Child Custody in Same-sex Relationships
The Lambda Legal website includes a publication on the standards for child custody in same-sex relationships.
» Same-Sex Partner Can Seek Parental Rights
ABA Journal eReport.

» Task Force Report on Limited Scope Representation |
This report provides several examples and analyses unbundled legal services in the family law context.
» ABA Family Law Section
The Family Law Section's website is an invaluable resource for information on marital and family law.
» ABA Pro Bono & Public Service Committee
The Pro Bono & Public Service Committee's website is a wonderful source of information on pro bono. Of particular interest may be the Committee's Report on the Impact of Family Law Cases on Pro Bono Programs.

» Model Family Court Self-Help Center
Information on an initiative by the D.C. Bar to assist pro se litigants before the Family Court. It may be helpful if you would like to implement a similar center in your jurisdiction.
» Model Pro Se Family Law Pleadings for Individuals Without Lawyers
Also from the D.C. Bar, this link contains free materials provided for use in D.C. Family Court. If you are interested in providing similar free materials in your jurisdiction, this site may serve as a useful model.
» Model Community Education & Self-Help Fact Sheets
South Brooklyn Legal Services provides updated Community Education & Self-Help Fact sheets. This link includes a large family law section that answers a wide variety of pertinent questions. This may be a good starting point if you are interested in compiling a similar fact sheet for your jurisdiction.
» The Legal Aid Society Pro Bono and Training Opportunities
This link details the Legal Aid Society's pro bono possibilities. For law firms implementing pro bono programs or local pro bono-oriented organizations, the Legal Aid Society's approach to pro bono training and assistance may be a good resource.

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